886: AWS and IAC for Dummies with SST

Wes and Scott talk about Infrastructure as Code and how SST makes deploying to AWS easier than ever. They dive into SST’s features, developer experience, and how it simplifies managing services like databases, email, and more. Plus, insights on Cloudflare integration, auto-scaling, and real-world use cases.
Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! Supper Club × Next.js on AWS + Serverless with Dax Raad

02:37 Brought to you by Sentry.io

04:52 Intro to SST config SST

AWS

05:40 Overview of Scott’s SST config file
12:33 Exploring SST’s endless capabilities SST’s docs

Cloudflare

15:42 The SST developer experience Infrastructure for TS Devs: Kubernetes, WASM and Containers with David Flanagan

Supper Club × Flightcontrol with Brandon Bayer

19:05 SST console and GUI overview
22:13 Resource management and pricing
24:52 Secrets management
27:38 Tunneling and security https://sst.dev/docs/live

30:52 Simplifying DNS
35:18 Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs
Sick Picks Scott: Aquaphor Healing Ointment

Wes: Magnetic Picture Hanger Frame

Shameless Plugs Syntax YouTube Channel

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