aws-solution-architect

# AWS Solution Architect Design scalable, cost-effective AWS architectures for startups with infrastructure-as-code templates. --- ## Workflow ### Step 1: Gather Requirements Collect application specifications: ``` - Application type (web app, mobile backend, data pipeline, SaaS) - Expected users and requests per second - Budget constraints (monthly spend limit) - Team size and AWS experience level - Compliance requirements (GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2) - Availability requirements (SLA, RPO/RTO) ``` ### Step 2: Design Architecture Run the architecture designer to get pattern recommendations: ```bash python scripts/architecture_designer.py --input requirements.json ``` **Example output:** ```json { "recommended_pattern": "serverless_web", "service_stack": ["S3", "CloudFront", "API Gateway", "Lambda", "DynamoDB", "Cognito"], "estimated_monthly_cost_usd": 35, "pros": ["Low ops overhead", "Pay-per-use", "Auto-scaling"], "cons": ["Cold starts", "15-min Lambda limit", "Eventual consistency"] } ``` Select from recommended patterns: - **Serverless Web**: S3 + CloudFront + API Gateway + Lambda + DynamoDB - **Event-Driven Microservices**: EventBridge + Lambda + SQS + Step Functions - **Three-Tier**: ALB + ECS Fargate + Aurora + ElastiCache - **GraphQL Backend**: AppSync + Lambda + DynamoDB + Cognito See `references/architecture_patterns.md` for detailed pattern specifications. **Validation checkpoint:** Confirm the recommended pattern matches the team's operational matur...