aws-cdk-python-setup

AWS CDK Python Setup Instructions

This skill provides setup guidance for working with AWS CDK (Cloud Development Kit) projects using Python.

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure the following tools are installed:

• Node.js ≥ 14.15.0 — Required for the AWS CDK CLI
• Python ≥ 3.7 — Used for writing CDK code
• AWS CLI — Manages credentials and resources
• Git — Version control and project management

Installation Steps

1. Install AWS CDK CLI

npm install -g aws-cdk
cdk --version

2. Configure AWS Credentials

# Install AWS CLI (if not installed)
brew install awscli

# Configure credentials
aws configure

Enter your AWS Access Key, Secret Access Key, default region, and output format when prompted.

3. Create a New CDK Project

mkdir my-cdk-project
cd my-cdk-project
cdk init app --language python

Your project will include:

• app.py — Main application entry point
• my_cdk_project/ — CDK stack definitions
• requirements.txt — Python dependencies
• cdk.json — Configuration file

4. Set Up Python Virtual Environment

# macOS/Linux
source .venv/bin/activate

# Windows