What is an AWS CloudFormation Template? [Examples]

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) has become a standard for managing cloud infrastructure effectively and consistently. AWS CloudFormation is an IaC service that enables developers to define and manage their AWS infrastructure using code. This article explores the use of CloudFormation templates, which describe AWS resources and their properties, and how to create and use them. Key points: - CloudFormation is a powerful IaC service for managing AWS infrastructure as code. - Templates are text files written in JSON or YAML format that define the desired state of your infrastructure declaratively. - A stack is a collection of AWS resources managed as a single unit by CloudFormation. - Resources, parameters, mappings, conditions, outputs, metadata, and transforms are key sections of CloudFormation templates. - Version control, automated deployments, security compliance, and deep integration with other AWS services are benefits of using CloudFormation templates.