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AWS re:Invent 2022 - Building on AWS with AWS tools, services, and SDKs (DOP202)

Summary

Speakers: Kyle Thompson, Senior Engineer on the AWS IDEs team, and Deval Parikh, Senior Solutions Architect.
Developer Tools Overview: A comprehensive set of AWS developer tools was presented, categorized to understand their application in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Service Catalog: Discussed how AWS Service Catalog can automate the provisioning of developer environments and integrate with ITSM systems like ServiceNow or Jira for end-to-end automation.
IDE Tooling: Demonstrated AWS toolkits for various IDEs (JetBrains, VS Code, Visual Studio, AWS Cloud9), including features like serverless application creation, deployment, debugging, and resource exploration.
Amazon Code Whisperer: Introduced as a machine learning-powered code suggestion tool integrated into AWS Cloud9, VS Code, and JetBrains products.
AWS SDKs: Explored the AWS SDKs for various programming languages, including the newly announced AWS SDK for Rust, and their modular architecture for efficient development.
Advanced SDK Features: Showcased pagination and waiters as advanced features in SDKs to simplify working with large data sets and long-running operations.
CLIs: Discussed AWS CLI, AWS Copilot for deploying containerized workloads, and AWS SAM CLI for serverless application development.
AWS Cloud Shell: Demonstrated the use of AWS Cloud Shell with the AWS CLI's auto-prompt feature for managing AWS services from the command line.

Automation and Integration: AWS Service Catalog's ability to integrate with ITSM systems and automate account provisioning is crucial for organizations scaling in the cloud, ensuring governance and security.
IDE Integration: AWS toolkits for IDEs significantly enhance developer productivity by providing a seamless experience for building, debugging, and deploying applications on AWS.
Machine Learning in Development: Amazon Code Whisperer's introduction reflects AWS's commitment to leveraging machine learning to improve coding efficiency and quality.
Language Support and Modularity: The AWS SDK for Rust and the emphasis on modular architecture across SDKs highlight AWS's focus on performance, safety, and developer convenience.
CLI Tools for Productivity: AWS Copilot and AWS SAM CLI are powerful tools that streamline the deployment process, enabling developers to focus on coding rather than infrastructure management.
Accessibility and Learning: AWS Cloud Shell's auto-prompt feature in the AWS CLI can be a learning tool for new developers and a convenience for experienced users, making it easier to construct and execute AWS service commands.