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Core Concepts Overview

Understanding the fundamental concepts of the Nx CDK Plugin will help you make the most of its capabilities and build robust AWS infrastructure efficiently.

Key Concepts​

🎯 Presets​

Infrastructure templates that create complete, production-ready microservice architectures with a single command. Presets combine multiple AWS resources following best practices.

🏗️ Resource Bundles​

Modular components that add specific AWS services to existing projects. Mix and match resources based on your needs.

🌍 Environment Management​

Environment-aware configurations that ensure your infrastructure adapts to different deployment stages (dev, staging, production).

⚡ Generators​

Code generators that scaffold infrastructure, Lambda functions, and configuration files based on templates.

🚀 Executors​

Build and deployment tools that compile CDK applications and manage AWS deployments through Nx.

Architecture Philosophy​

The plugin follows these architectural principles:

  • Convention over Configuration - Sensible defaults with customization options
  • Modular Design - Compose complex applications from simple building blocks
  • Environment Awareness - Different configurations for different stages
  • Type Safety - Full TypeScript support throughout
  • Nx Integration - Leverages Nx caching and dependency management

How It All Works Together​

  1. Generate infrastructure using presets or individual generators
  2. Configure environments with context files
  3. Build CDK applications using Nx executors
  4. Deploy to AWS with environment-specific settings
  5. Manage lifecycle through standardized commands

Next Steps​