Aws Cdk Python Setup

AWS CDK Python Setup Instructions

This skill provides setup guidance for working with AWS CDK (Cloud Development Kit) projects using Python.

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Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure the following tools are installed:

• Node.js ≥ 14.15.0 — Required for the AWS CDK CLI
• Python ≥ 3.7 — Used for writing CDK code
• AWS CLI — Manages credentials and resources
• Git — Version control and project management

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Installation Steps

1. Install AWS CDK CLI

npm install -g aws-cdk
cdk --version

2. Configure AWS Credentials

# Install AWS CLI (if not installed)
brew install awscli

# Configure credentials
aws configure

Enter your AWS Access Key, Secret Access Key, default region, and output format when prompted.

3. Create a New CDK Project

mkdir my-cdk-project
cd my-cdk-project
cdk init app --language python

Your project will include:

• app.py — Main application entry point
• my_cdk_project/ — CDK stack definitions
• requirements.txt — Python dependencies
• cdk.json — Configuration file

4. Set Up Python Virtual Environment

# macOS/Linux
source .venv/bin/activate