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aws-solution-architect

Design AWS architectures and generate CloudFormation, CDK, and Terraform templates with cost analysis.

26|3|Updated Mar 2, 2026
Search Tags:#serverless#aws#cloudformation#infrastructure as code#cost optimization#terraform#cloud architecture
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npx skills add https://github.com/robertbstillwell/marketing-skills --skill aws-solution-architect-robertbstillwell
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Skill: aws-solution-architect
Source: https://github.com/robertbstillwell/marketing-skills/tree/main/alirezarezvani/engineering-team/aws-solution-architect
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/robertbstillwell/marketing-skills --skill aws-solution-architect-robertbstillwell

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What problem does it solve? Choosing the right AWS services and writing infrastructure-as-code from scratch is time-consuming and error-prone, especially for startup teams with limited cloud experience. This Skill turns application requirements into a recommended architecture pattern, ready-to-deploy IaC templates, and a cost optimization plan. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Architecture Pattern Recommendation: Selects among serverless web, event-driven microservices, three-tier, GraphQL backend, data pipeline, IoT, and multi-region patterns based on users, RPS, budget, and compliance needs. - IaC Template Generation: Produces CloudFormation YAML, AWS CDK TypeScript, and Terraform HCL for a serverless stack including API Gateway, Lambda, DynamoDB, and Cognito. - Cost Optimization Analysis: Detects idle EC2/RDS resources, missing S3 lifecycle policies, NAT Gateway over-provisioning, and Savings Plans opportunities with estimated monthly savings. - Use Case: A 5-person team building a SaaS platform with 50k users and a $1500/month budget gets a three-tier ECS Fargate + Aurora design, deployable templates, and a phased implementation plan. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to design a serverless MVP backend for a mobile app with 1000 users and a $100 monthly budget, including the CloudFormation template and cost estimate.

Frequently Asked Questions about aws-solution-architect

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I design a serverless AWS architecture for a startup MVP?▼

Provide your application type, expected users, and monthly budget, and the architecture designer recommends a pattern such as S3 + CloudFront + API Gateway + Lambda + DynamoDB. For under 10k users it typically estimates $20-50 per month with pay-per-request billing.

How to generate CloudFormation templates for API Gateway, Lambda, and DynamoDB?▼

Run the serverless stack generator with an app name and region to produce a CloudFormation YAML template. It includes a DynamoDB table with point-in-time recovery, a Lambda function with least-privilege IAM, an API Gateway with throttling, and a Cognito user pool.

CloudFormation vs CDK vs Terraform for AWS infrastructure?▼

CloudFormation is AWS-native YAML with no extra tooling, CDK provides type-safe TypeScript constructs, and Terraform HCL offers multi-cloud portability. The generator can emit all three formats for the same serverless stack so you can pick per team preference.

How can I reduce my monthly AWS bill?▼

The cost optimizer analyzes your resource inventory and flags idle EC2 instances, missing S3 lifecycle policies, over-provisioned Lambda memory, excess NAT Gateways, and On-Demand pricing that could use Savings Plans. It outputs prioritized recommendations with estimated monthly savings per item.

What are the limitations of AWS Lambda for backend APIs?▼

Lambda has a 15-minute execution limit, 10GB memory maximum, and cold start latency of 100-500ms. API Gateway adds a 29-second timeout and 10MB payload cap, so long-running or large-payload workloads should use ECS Fargate or Step Functions instead.

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