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

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