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Why Kiro Just Killed Manual AWS Diagrams
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Main Learning: Generate AWS architecture diagrams using AI with Kiro and MCP servers - skip the hours of dragging boxes in
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Hey Reader ππ½ Big news: We launched our YouTube channel! π¬ We've published 7 videos so far and are almost at 800 subscribers. Our goal is to keep a weekly rhythm, so expect fresh content every week. If you haven't subscribed yet, here's the link. No exciting AWS news this week. If you've spotted something interesting, let us know! In this issue, we talk about creating AWS architecture diagrams. As engineers and architects, one of our main tasks is creating architecture diagrams. I've tried every possible way to create them:
Hours spent dragging boxes around, hunting for the right icons, trying to make everything line up. AI with Kiro gives us a promising alternative. You describe your architecture in plain English, and it generates the diagram for you.
SummaryThat's it for this week! Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel if you haven't already. We're publishing weekly and would love to see you there. See you soon! Sandro & Tobi |
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