Introduction

Hello and welcome to the "CDK for Terraform with TypeScript" course! I’m Simon Verhoeven, your guide on this journey to mastering infrastructure management with TypeScript and the Cloud Development Kit for Terraform (CDKTF). With over a decade of hands-on experience in computer science—from developing large-scale banking applications to launching AI startups—I bring a deep understanding of full-stack development, AWS serverless architectures, and infrastructure as code.

This course is tailored for developers eager to boost their cloud automation skills. Whether you specialize in front-end or back-end development with JavaScript or TypeScript, or you’re just starting out with cloud tools, this article provides a practical roadmap to get you up and running with CDKTF. By the end, you’ll have a solid footing in deploying infrastructure with CDKTF and confidence to tackle real-world projects.

Below is an overview of the course modules:

Course Modules Overview

Module 1: Course Introduction

In this opening module, we introduce the concept of infrastructure as code and highlight how it contrasts with traditional, manual DevOps practices. You will see demonstrations using manual commands such as:

root in ~/code on (us-east-1) took 2s
pwd
/root/code
root in ~/code on (us-east-1)
cd

We then illustrate how deploying with Terraform compares to using CDKTF, showcasing the benefits of the latter approach in terms of efficiency and scalability.

Module 2: TypeScript Fundamentals

This module is dedicated to the TypeScript language essentials. We cover key topics including syntax, interfaces, and classes—everything you need to write and manage effective CDKTF projects.

Module 3: Introduction to CDKTF

In this segment, you'll dive into CDKTF with a focus on:

• Setting up your project environment.
• Creating custom Constructs.
• Adopting best practices for robust infrastructure code.

Module 4: AWS with CDKTF

This module centers on deploying AWS resources with CDKTF. You will:

• Configure your AWS account and set up the provider.
• Deploy various resources such as IAM Roles, AWS Lambda Functions, and API Gateway.

This hands-on lab is designed to culminate in a working, deployable application that you can later expand into larger projects.

Module 5: Course Conclusion

In the final module, we wrap up by summarizing the key takeaways and discussing advanced topics along with further learning opportunities. You'll also learn how to migrate an existing Terraform project into CDKTF. My aim is to inspire you to start building your own innovative CDKTF applications.

Code Example: TypeScript Import

Here is a sample TypeScript code snippet that demonstrates how to import and use a function from another module:

import calculateTotal from './import-examples/calculator.ts';

const prices: number[] = [10, 20, 30, 40];
const total = calculateTotal(prices);
console.log(`The total price is: ${total}`);

When you run the application, the output should be similar to:

$ pwd
/root/code
$ ts-node app.ts
The total price is: 100

If you're ready to build, scale, and automate cloud resources effectively, you're in the right place. Let’s jump in and start building together.