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      <title><![CDATA[AWS Service Principals List: Complete Reference with 578 Principals (2026)]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Complete list of 578 AWS service principals, auto-updated from AWS Policy Generator. Includes trust policy examples, regional variations, confused deputy protection, and documentation links.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/notes/aws-iam-service-principals</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/notes/aws-iam-service-principals</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 02:23:40 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Amazon Resource Names (ARNs) Cheat Sheet]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[A comprehensive cheat sheet with 400+ AWS Amazon Resource Name (ARN) references for use in IAM policies.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/notes/amazon-resource-names-arns</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/notes/amazon-resource-names-arns</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 02:23:40 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[CloudFormation GetAtt Cheat Sheet - 1500+ AWS Resources with Ref Comparison [2026]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The most complete CloudFormation GetAtt cheat sheet with 1500+ AWS resource types. Includes GetAtt vs Ref decision guide, troubleshooting common errors, and practical examples.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/notes/aws-cloudformation-resource-attributes</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/notes/aws-cloudformation-resource-attributes</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 02:23:40 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[CloudFormation Resource Properties Cheat Sheet - Complete AWS Properties Reference]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The ultimate CloudFormation resource properties cheat sheet with 1430+ AWS resource types and their configurable properties. Updated for 2025 with all latest AWS services and template examples.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/notes/aws-cloudformation-resource-properties</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/notes/aws-cloudformation-resource-properties</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 02:23:40 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[What Happens During an AWS Cost Optimization Assessment]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Your AWS bill doubled. Here's exactly what happens during a cost optimization assessment - phases, deliverables, timeline - and what savings to expect.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-cost-optimization-assessment</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-cost-optimization-assessment</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[AWS Operational Excellence vs Performance Efficiency]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Confused about Operational Excellence vs Performance Efficiency? Here's how to tell the difference with real-world scenarios and a practical decision framework.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-operational-excellence-vs-performance-efficiency</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-operational-excellence-vs-performance-efficiency</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Outgrowing Your Single AWS Account? The Migration Roadmap]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Outgrown your single AWS account? This practitioner's guide covers when to migrate, the 5-phase roadmap, and mistakes to avoid. Start planning today.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-single-to-multi-account-migration</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-single-to-multi-account-migration</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[AWS Landing Zone Benefits: The ROI That Justifies Your Investment]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Discover the measurable benefits of AWS Landing Zones: 95%+ faster account provisioning, 60-80% less operational overhead, and continuous compliance. Build your business case.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-landing-zone-benefits</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-landing-zone-benefits</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[How AWS Multi-Account Architecture Cuts Costs by 20-40%]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn 6 proven strategies to cut AWS costs by 20-40% using multi-account architecture. Covers volume discounts, Savings Plans, shared VPC, and automation.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-multi-account-cost-savings</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-multi-account-cost-savings</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[The AWS Cost Spiral: Why Your Bill Keeps Growing (+ Fix)]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Your AWS bill keeps climbing and you want answers. Learn the 6 reasons costs spiral, how to diagnose the cause, and a step-by-step plan to stop it.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-costs-keep-increasing</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-costs-keep-increasing</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[AWS Security Review Process: What Happens Step by Step]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn exactly what happens during an AWS security review process. Day-by-day timeline, preparation steps, deliverables, and your post-review options.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-security-review-process</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-security-review-process</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[AWS SOC 2 Compliance: What Auditors Actually Look For]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn what SOC 2 auditors expect from your AWS controls. Covers shared responsibility, required controls, evidence collection, common failures, and a 90-day readiness plan.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-soc-2-compliance</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-soc-2-compliance</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Choosing an AWS Security Partner: The Honest Framework]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Stop wasting time on the wrong AWS security partner. Get our 10-point evaluation checklist, discovery call questions, and honest comparison of providers.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-security-partner</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-security-partner</guid>
      <pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[AWS Security Review Checklist: Complete Self-Assessment Guide]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[The exact checklist we use for paid security reviews. 55+ items covering IAM, network, data, and logging with time estimates and remediation steps.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-security-review-checklist</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-security-review-checklist</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[10 AWS Security Misconfigurations Found in 90% of Accounts]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[We've audited 200+ AWS accounts. These 10 security misconfigurations appear in 90% of them. Learn how to detect and fix each issue with CLI commands.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-security-misconfigurations</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-security-misconfigurations</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[AWS Security Best Practices: The 20% That Prevents 80% of Breaches]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Stop implementing AWS security blindly. Learn the critical IAM, network, data, and monitoring practices that prevent most breaches, with specific configurations.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-security-best-practices</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-security-best-practices</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[AWS Security Audit: What Gets Checked and When You Need One]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn what an AWS security audit examines, how it differs from reviews and pen tests, and when you need professional help vs DIY. Includes decision framework.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-security-audit</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-security-audit</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[AWS Cost Optimization Best Practices: A Maturity-Based Guide [2026]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Stop drowning in generic tips. Learn AWS cost optimization through our maturity model: from visibility to FinOps culture. Up to 72% savings with Savings Plans, 40% with Graviton.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-cost-optimization-best-practices</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-cost-optimization-best-practices</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[AWS Cost Optimization Checklist: The Maturity-Based Framework [2026]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Stop wasting time on random AWS cost optimizations. This maturity-based checklist shows exactly where to start with realistic timelines and 15-72% savings.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-cost-optimization-checklist</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-cost-optimization-checklist</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[AWS IAM Identity Center: Complete Guide to Centralized Identity]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn AWS IAM Identity Center from architecture to implementation. Covers identity sources, permission sets, MFA, CLI integration, and troubleshooting.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-iam-identity-center</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-iam-identity-center</guid>
      <pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[AWS European Sovereign Cloud: Complete Guide to EU Data Sovereignty]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn what AWS European Sovereign Cloud is, how it works technically, and whether you need it. Complete guide with decision framework for EU data sovereignty.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-european-sovereign-cloud</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-european-sovereign-cloud</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[AWS CDK Best Practices: The Complete Guide [2026]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Master AWS CDK best practices with Projen setup, testing, cdk-nag compliance, GitHub Actions CI/CD, and anti-patterns to avoid.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-cdk-best-practices</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-cdk-best-practices</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ClickOps vs IaC: The Complete AWS Comparison Guide [2026]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Compare ClickOps vs IaC on AWS. Learn the 7 risks of manual operations, choose your IaC tool, and get a migration path backed by AWS guidance.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/clickops-vs-iac</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/clickops-vs-iac</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Infrastructure as Code: Complete AWS Guide to IaC Tools [2026]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn Infrastructure as Code (IaC) fundamentals, compare AWS tools (CloudFormation, CDK, SAM, Terraform), and master best practices with examples.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/infrastructure-as-code</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/infrastructure-as-code</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[How to Pass AWS Certification Exams: Complete 2026 Guide]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Pass any AWS certification exam on your first attempt. Study plans, free resources, test-taking strategies, and exam day tips. Updated 2026.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/pass-aws-certification-exam</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/pass-aws-certification-exam</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[AWS CloudOps Engineer Exam Guide: SOA-C03 Prep & Study Plan [2026]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Pass the AWS CloudOps Engineer Associate SOA-C03 exam with study timelines by experience level, free resources, hands-on labs, and exam day strategies.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-cloudops-engineer-associate-exam-guide</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-cloudops-engineer-associate-exam-guide</guid>
      <pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[What is ClickOps? The Complete AWS Guide to Eliminating Manual Operations]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn what ClickOps is, why AWS identifies manual operations as an anti-pattern, and how to eliminate it using Console-to-Code and AWS-native tools.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/clickops</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/clickops</guid>
      <pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[AWS CDK vs Terraform: The Complete 2026 Comparison]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Compare AWS CDK vs Terraform with decision framework, migration paths, and honest trade-offs. Choose your IaC tool with confidence.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-cdk-vs-terraform</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-cdk-vs-terraform</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Case Study: Reducing Complexity By Migrating from K8S to ECS Fargate for NetworkLessons]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Case study on how NetworkLessons simplified and improved their Operations and reduced their time spend on maintenance by replacing their Kubernetes cluster with AWS ECS Fargate combined with a fully automated AWS CDK environment.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/case-study-networklessons</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/case-study-networklessons</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[AWS Control Tower vs AWS Organizations: One Builds on the Other]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Control Tower requires Organizations to function. They're layers, not alternatives. Learn the hierarchy, the clickops tradeoff, and when to use IaC instead.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-control-tower-vs-aws-organizations</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-control-tower-vs-aws-organizations</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[AWS Control Tower Alternatives: From Console to Code]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Compare 3 AWS Control Tower alternatives: CDK Landing Zone (recommended), OrgFormation, LZA. Honest IaC flexibility assessment.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-control-tower-alternatives</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-control-tower-alternatives</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2025 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[AWS Multi-Account Best Practices: Build a Scalable, Secure Foundation]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn best practices for AWS Organizations, Service Control Policies, and using landing zones to scale from 1 to 100+ accounts.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-multi-account-best-practices</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-multi-account-best-practices</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[AWS Account Best Practices: Secure Your AWS Account Before It's Too Late]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Most AWS breaches start with basic misconfigurations. Learn the root user, IAM, logging, and cost management fundamentals that protect every AWS account.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-account-best-practices</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-account-best-practices</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Why AWS Delegated Administrators Are Essential for AWS Multi-Account Architectures]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn why delegated administrators are essential for AWS multi-account architectures and how they protect your management account from security risks.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-delegated-administrator</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-delegated-administrator</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[AWS Trusted Advisor Cheat Sheet]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[AWS Trusted Advisor cheat sheet containing the check references in a summarized way.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/notes/aws-trusted-advisor</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/notes/aws-trusted-advisor</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 11:37:53 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[AWS Organizations Best Practices: The Critical Configurations Most Teams Miss]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Enable 8 policy types, 15+ service integrations, and delegated administrators to transform your AWS Organizations setup into production-ready governance that prevents security incidents and compliance failures.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-organizations-best-practices</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-organizations-best-practices</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[AWS Multi-Account Strategy: The Right Architecture for Your Growth Stage]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn how to design and implement an AWS multi-account strategy that matches your organization size and maturity. From startup to enterprise, discover the right account architecture patterns to improve security, cost control, and operational efficiency.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-multi-account-strategy</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-multi-account-strategy</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[AWS Cloud Foundation: The Complete 2026 Guide to Multi-Account Architecture]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Build a secure, scalable AWS cloud foundation with this complete guide. Covers Organizations, landing zones, IaC, governance, security, and cost management.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-cloud-foundation</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-cloud-foundation</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[What is an AWS Landing Zone? Understanding Multi-Account Architecture]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn what an AWS Landing Zone is, why organizations evolve from single to multi-account architectures, and how landing zones provide central orchestration for governance, security, and scalability.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-landing-zone</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-landing-zone</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[AWS Enterprise Support vs Partners: Which One Do You Actually Need?]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[AWS Enterprise Support costs 10% of your monthly spend with a $15K minimum. But are TAMs worth it, or should you work with AWS Partners instead? Real experiences from AWS practitioners reveal what actually works.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-enterprise-support-vs-partners</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-enterprise-support-vs-partners</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[AWS CLI Aliases I Actually Use]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Practical AWS CLI aliases from my aws-toolbox project that shorten repetitive CloudFormation, EC2, networking and security workflows.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/notes/aws-cli-aliases</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/notes/aws-cli-aliases</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 10:52:27 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[My ZSH aliases and functions for developer productivity]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[A curated collection of ZSH aliases and custom functions that streamline daily development workflows, from AI-powered Git commits to fuzzy file searching and modern CLI tool replacements.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/notes/zsh-aliases</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/notes/zsh-aliases</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 10:49:06 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[My ZSH config built for speed]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[A performance-optimized ZSH configuration that achieves 30ms startup times while loading 11+ plugins including syntax highlighting, autosuggestions, and intelligent completions.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/notes/zsh-config</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/notes/zsh-config</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 10:49:06 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[My Powerlevel10k config for a minimalistic but informative prompt]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[A carefully crafted Powerlevel10k configuration that provides essential git information, system status, and development context without cluttering the prompt.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/notes/powerlevel10k-config</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/notes/powerlevel10k-config</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 07:29:08 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[AWS Professional Services:  What You Should Know Before You Migrate]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[AWS Professional Services costs $300+ per hour, putting it out of reach for most businesses. Learn about AWS Partner Network alternatives that offer the same expertise at $100-250/hour with 17-67% cost savings.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-professional-services</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-professional-services</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Fix AWS CDK Cross-Stack Reference Error]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Solve the AWS CDK error 'cannot consume a cross reference from stack' by ensuring stacks are in the same environment or properly nested.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/notes/aws-cdk-cannot-consume-cross-reference-from-stack</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/notes/aws-cdk-cannot-consume-cross-reference-from-stack</guid>
      <pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2025 21:04:29 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Fix AWS CDK Encoded List Token String Error]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Resolve the AWS CDK error 'Found an encoded list token string in a scalar string context' by using Fn::Select instead of array indexing.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/notes/aws-cdk-encoded-list-token-scalar-string-context</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/notes/aws-cdk-encoded-list-token-scalar-string-context</guid>
      <pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2025 21:04:29 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Automatic Preview Environments with SST and GitHub Actions]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn how to set up automatic preview environments for Next.js apps using SST and GitHub Actions, similar to Vercel's preview URLs but on AWS infrastructure.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/sst-nextjs-preview-environments-github-actions</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/sst-nextjs-preview-environments-github-actions</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Case Study: Building Enterprise-Grade AWS Infrastructure for Accolade]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Case study detailing how Towards the Cloud partnered with Accolade to build a secure, scalable, and SOC 2 compliant AWS landing zone.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/case-study-accolade</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/case-study-accolade</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[How to Fix AWS EC2 vCPU Limit Error]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Solve the AWS EC2 error 'You have requested more vCPU capacity than your current vCPU limit' by increasing your service quota.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/notes/amazon-ec2-requested-more-vcpu-capacity</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/notes/amazon-ec2-requested-more-vcpu-capacity</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 17:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Fix AWS ECS InvalidParameterException for ExecuteCommand]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Resolve the AWS ECS ExecuteCommand error 'an error occurred (invalidparameterexception) when calling the executecommand operation' by checking IAM permissions and enabling ECS Exec.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/notes/amazon-ecs-invalidparameterexception-executecommand</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/notes/amazon-ecs-invalidparameterexception-executecommand</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 17:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Fix AWS SSO ForbiddenException for GetRoleCredentials]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Resolve the AWS CLI ForbiddenException error when calling GetRoleCredentials in AWS SSO by verifying profile configuration and permission sets.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/notes/aws-sso-forbiddenexception-getrolecredentials-operation</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/notes/aws-sso-forbiddenexception-getrolecredentials-operation</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 17:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Fix AWS CLI SSO Configuration Values Error]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Fix the AWS CLI error: Missing the following required SSO configuration values: sso_start_url, sso_region, sso_role_name, sso_account_id.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/notes/aws-sso-missing-sso-configuration-values</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/notes/aws-sso-missing-sso-configuration-values</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 17:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Get the public ip address of your EC2 instance quickly]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[In this guide, we'll explore how to list public and private IP Addresses of your EC2 instances using the AWS Command Line Interface (CLI).]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/notes/get-ip-address-amazon-ec2-instance</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/notes/get-ip-address-amazon-ec2-instance</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 17:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Amazon ECS vs Amazon EC2: Complete Comparison Guide [2026]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Compare Amazon ECS vs EC2: architecture, pricing, security, and when to use each. Includes decision framework and migration guide.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/amazon-ecs-vs-amazon-ec2</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/amazon-ecs-vs-amazon-ec2</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 10 Sep 2023 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Amazon ECS vs AWS Fargate: Complete Guide to Launch Types [2026]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ECS and Fargate work together, not against each other. Learn when to choose EC2 vs Fargate launch types with our decision framework and cost analysis.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/amazon-ecs-vs-aws-fargate</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/amazon-ecs-vs-aws-fargate</guid>
      <pubDate>Sat, 09 Sep 2023 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[How to Switch AWS CLI Profiles: 3 Methods + Troubleshooting]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Master 3 methods to switch AWS CLI profiles: --profile flag, AWS_PROFILE variable, and default profile editing. Includes platform-specific commands, troubleshooting, and IAM role assumption.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-cli-switch-profiles</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-cli-switch-profiles</guid>
      <pubDate>Sat, 19 Aug 2023 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Easily install Python 3 and Pip on an EC2 Instance]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn how to install Python 3 and Pip on an Amazon EC2 instance running Amazon Linux 2 or Ubuntu with this step-by-step guide.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/amazon-ec2-install-python-pip</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/amazon-ec2-install-python-pip</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 06 Aug 2023 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Use AWS Session Manager to Securely connect to an EC2 instance]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[In this article, you'll learn how you can quickly and securely connect to your Amazon EC2 instance using AWS Session Manager in the AWS Console and AWS CLI.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/amazon-ec2-instance-connect-aws-session-manager</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/amazon-ec2-instance-connect-aws-session-manager</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 06 Aug 2023 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Check if a key exists in an S3 Bucket using Boto3 Python]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[You'll learn how to check if a key exists in an s3 bucket using boto3 and python. The code can be copied from this blog post, so you can use it right away!]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-sdk-key-exists-s3-bucket-boto3</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-sdk-key-exists-s3-bucket-boto3</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 06 Aug 2023 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[How to write a file or data to S3 using Python Boto3]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[In this guide, we'll explore 3 ways on how to write files or data to an Amazon S3 Bucket using Python's Boto3 library.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-sdk-write-data-amazon-s3-boto3</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-sdk-write-data-amazon-s3-boto3</guid>
      <pubDate>Sat, 05 Aug 2023 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[How to Configure Absolute Import Paths in JavaScript]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn how to set up absolute import paths in your JavaScript project using Webpack or Create React App's jsconfig.json for cleaner and more maintainable code.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/set-absolute-path-javascript</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/set-absolute-path-javascript</guid>
      <pubDate>Sat, 05 Aug 2023 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[Check AWS CLI Credentials and Permissions]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn how to identify your active IAM user or role and list its granted permissions using the AWS CLI with `sts get-caller-identity` and `iam get-account-authorization-details`.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-cli-credentials-permissions</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-cli-credentials-permissions</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Aug 2023 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[How to Upgrade the AWS CLI to the Latest Version]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[This guide walks you through upgrading AWS CLI v2 to the latest version on Linux, macOS (using Homebrew), and Windows, ensuring optimal performance and security.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-cli-upgrade-version</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-cli-upgrade-version</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Aug 2023 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[Designing a Multi-Principal IAM Role using AWS CDK]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn how to create an AWS IAM role assumable by multiple principals (e.g., services like EC2 and DynamoDB) using AWS CDK's CompositePrincipal or addPrincipals method.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-cdk-composite-principal</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-cdk-composite-principal</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 30 Jul 2023 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[How to Assume an IAM Role in AWS via CLI & Console]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn how to assume an IAM role in AWS using Console GUI, AWS CLI profiles, direct STS commands, and the Granted tool. Complete guide with troubleshooting, cross-account setup, and MFA configuration.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-cli-assume-iam-role</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-cli-assume-iam-role</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 30 Jul 2023 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Assign a Custom Role to a Lambda Function with AWS CDK]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn how to create a custom IAM role and assign it to an AWS Lambda function using AWS CDK in TypeScript, including adding extra permissions.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-cdk-custom-role-lambda-function</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-cdk-custom-role-lambda-function</guid>
      <pubDate>Sat, 29 Jul 2023 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[Create a DependsOn relation between resources in AWS CDK]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn how to create an explicit 'DependsOn' relationship between AWS resources like RDS and EC2 instances using AWS CDK in TypeScript to control deployment order.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-cdk-dependson-relation</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-cdk-dependson-relation</guid>
      <pubDate>Sat, 29 Jul 2023 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[What Does CDK Bootstrap Do? Setup Guide + Troubleshooting]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn what cdk bootstrap does, when to use it, and how to run the command. Includes real examples, common errors, and multi-account setup. Updated 2026.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-cdk-bootstrap</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-cdk-bootstrap</guid>
      <pubDate>Sat, 22 Jul 2023 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Managing AWS Credentials with Boto3 in Python: A Complete Guide]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[In this guide, we will walk you through four methods of specifying credentials in Boto3, starting from the basic approaches of using environment variables and…]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-sdk-aws-credentials-boto3</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-sdk-aws-credentials-boto3</guid>
      <pubDate>Sat, 22 Jul 2023 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[List AWS Accounts by Organizational Unit (OU) Name]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[In this how-to guide, we will show you how to find AWS accounts by their Organization Unit (OU) name. This can be particularly useful as it allows you to locate…]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-organizations-list-aws-accounts-organizational-unit</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-organizations-list-aws-accounts-organizational-unit</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 19 Mar 2023 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[AWS CDK Project Structure: The Complete Guide to Organizing Your CDK App [2026]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn how to structure AWS CDK projects from starter to enterprise scale. Covers constructs, stacks, testing, assets, and anti-patterns to avoid.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-cdk-project-structure</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-cdk-project-structure</guid>
      <pubDate>Sat, 18 Mar 2023 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Clean up inactive task definitions in Amazon ECS across all AWS Regions]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn how to use a Python script with Boto3 to automate the deletion of inactive Amazon ECS task definitions across all AWS regions, keeping your environment tidy.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/amazon-ecs-delete-inactive-task-definitions</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/amazon-ecs-delete-inactive-task-definitions</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Mar 2023 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[How to execute Boto3 methods on Multiple AWS Accounts]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[In this guide, we'll show you how to execute Boto3 methods on multiple AWS accounts at once using Python.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-sdk-execute-boto3-methods-multiple-aws-accounts</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-sdk-execute-boto3-methods-multiple-aws-accounts</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Mar 2023 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[Set CloudWatch Logs Retention Policy for All Log Groups using Python]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn how to set a CloudWatch Logs Retention Policy for all log groups in an AWS region using Python and Boto3 to manage log data effectively.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/amazon-cloudwatch-set-logs-retention-policy</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/amazon-cloudwatch-set-logs-retention-policy</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 12 Mar 2023 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Clean up unused Elastic IP addresses across all AWS Regions]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn how to create a Python script using AWS Boto3 to find and delete all unused Elastic IP (EIP) addresses across all AWS regions to save costs.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/amazon-ec2-delete-unused-elastic-ip-addresses</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/amazon-ec2-delete-unused-elastic-ip-addresses</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 12 Mar 2023 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Clean up unused AWS security groups in a specific region with Python]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn how to use a Python Boto3 script to find and delete unused AWS security groups within a single region, improving account hygiene and security.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/amazon-vpc-delete-unused-security-groups</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/amazon-vpc-delete-unused-security-groups</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Mar 2023 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[How to find unused security groups in AWS]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Use a Python Boto3 script to find unused Amazon EC2 security groups in a single AWS region, helping manage security effectively.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/amazon-vpc-find-unused-security-groups</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/amazon-vpc-find-unused-security-groups</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Mar 2023 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[AWS Developer Associate Exam Guide: DVA-C02 Prep & Study Plan [2026]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Pass the AWS Developer Associate DVA-C02 exam with customized study plans, service decision frameworks, and 2026-updated exam strategy.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-developer-associate-exam-guide</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-developer-associate-exam-guide</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2023 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[AWS Security Specialty Exam Guide: SCS-C03 Prep & Study Plan [2026]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Pass AWS Security Specialty SCS-C03 with our complete 2026 guide. Study plans, domain breakdowns, practice exam strategies, and hands-on labs.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-security-specialty-exam-guide</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-security-specialty-exam-guide</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2022 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[Distributed Load Testing on AWS with JMeter Simplified]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn how to deploy and use the AWS Distributed Load Testing solution with Apache JMeter to test your applications, analyze results, and identify bottlenecks.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-distributed-load-testing</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-distributed-load-testing</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2022 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[Task role vs task execution role in Amazon ECS]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Understand the key differences between the Amazon ECS task role and the task execution role and their specific permissions and use cases.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/amazon-ecs-task-role-vs-execution-role</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/amazon-ecs-task-role-vs-execution-role</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2022 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[Trigger a CloudWatch Alarm using AWS CLI]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn how to trigger or test an Amazon CloudWatch alarm using the AWS CLI `set-alarm-state` command to verify alarm actions like SNS notifications.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-cli-trigger-cloudwatch-alarm</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-cli-trigger-cloudwatch-alarm</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2022 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[How to get the metadata on an EC2 instance]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn different methods to retrieve metadata like instance type, ID, or AWS region from a running Amazon EC2 instance using the metadata URL or ec2-metadata tool.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/amazon-ec2-instance-metadata</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/amazon-ec2-instance-metadata</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2022 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[How to list all active AWS resources in a VPC]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn how to list all active AWS resources within a specific Amazon VPC using AWS Config Advanced Queries in the AWS Console and AWS CLI.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/amazon-vpc-list-resources</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/amazon-vpc-list-resources</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2022 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[How to Attach or Change an AWS EC2 Instance Security Group]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn how to attach or change a security group on a running AWS EC2 instance using the AWS Console and AWS CLI with detailed steps.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/amazon-ec2-change-security-group</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/amazon-ec2-change-security-group</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2022 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[How to Configure Absolute Import Paths in TypeScript]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn how to set up absolute import paths in TypeScript using tsconfig.json baseUrl and paths for cleaner code and improved maintainability.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/set-absolute-path-typescript</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/set-absolute-path-typescript</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2022 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[What is the AWS CDK? (A Beginner's Guide)]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn what AWS CDK is, how it works, and when to use it. Complete guide covering constructs, stacks, CDK vs CloudFormation, real-world examples, and getting started.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-cdk</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-cdk</guid>
      <pubDate>Sat, 23 Jul 2022 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[How to Create an Amazon S3 Bucket with AWS CDK]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn the steps to set up and securely configure an Amazon S3 bucket using AWS CDK in TypeScript, including encryption and access control.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-cdk-s3-bucket</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-cdk-s3-bucket</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2022 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[AWS Service Control Policies (SCPs): Complete Implementation Guide]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn AWS Service Control Policies with 2025 updates: full IAM language support, practical examples, troubleshooting workflows, and enterprise governance patterns. Includes SCP vs IAM comparison and RCP overview.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-scp-service-control-policies</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-scp-service-control-policies</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2022 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[Use AWS ECS execute command to access a container on AWS Fargate and EC2]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn the steps to access an Amazon ECS container running on AWS Fargate or EC2 using the 'aws ecs execute-command' in the AWS CLI.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/amazon-ecs-execute-command-access-container</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/amazon-ecs-execute-command-access-container</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 17 Jul 2022 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[AWS Service Control Policy (SCP) Examples by OU: 25+ Production-Ready Policies (2026)]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[25+ production-ready AWS SCP examples organized by OU (Production, Development, Security, Sandbox, Infrastructure). Copy-paste policies to prevent breaches, cost overruns, and compliance violations. Updated 2026 with Bedrock, RCPs, and modern services.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-scp-examples</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-scp-examples</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 17 Jul 2022 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[How to get an absolute path in Python]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Here are the steps on how to get the absolute path in Python including an explanation of what an absolute path is.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/get-absolute-path-python</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/get-absolute-path-python</guid>
      <pubDate>Sat, 25 Jun 2022 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[How to get a relative path in Python]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Here are the steps on how to get the relative path in Python including an explanation of what a relative path is.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/get-relative-path-python</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/get-relative-path-python</guid>
      <pubDate>Sat, 25 Jun 2022 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Find your AWS Account ID and Name in 2 simple ways]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[In this article, you'll learn how you can find your AWS account ID and account name in the AWS Console and AWS CLI.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/find-aws-account-id</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/find-aws-account-id</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2022 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[How to Empty and Delete an S3 Bucket with AWS CLI]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn the AWS CLI commands to empty an S3 bucket (both versioned and non-versioned) and then delete it, including handling potential errors.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-cli-empty-s3-bucket</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-cli-empty-s3-bucket</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2022 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[How to deploy a CloudFormation template]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Here are the steps on how to deploy an AWS CloudFormation template via the AWS Console.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[10 Best VS Code Extensions for Cloud Engineers]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Discover the top 10 VS Code extensions for Cloud Engineers, including Docker, AWS Toolkit, Hashicorp Terraform, GitLens, and more to boost productivity.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/best-vscode-extensions-cloud-engineers</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[10 Must-Have VS Code extensions for JavaScript developers]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Boost your JavaScript web development with these 10 must-have VS Code extensions. Includes ESLint, Prettier, GitLens, and more.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/best-vscode-extensions-javascript</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/best-vscode-extensions-javascript</guid>
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      <title><![CDATA[10 Best VS Code extensions for TypeScript]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[This list contains the 10 best VS Code extensions for TypeScript including Eslint, Prettier, DotEnv, and more.]]></description>
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      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/best-vscode-extensions-typescript</guid>
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      <title><![CDATA[AWS Organizations: Complete Implementation Guide (2026)]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn AWS Organizations from setup to production governance. Covers SCPs, RCPs, declarative policies, OU architecture patterns, Control Tower integration, and multi-account security. Updated 2025.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-organizations</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-organizations</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2022 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[What is an AWS CDK Construct? Complete Guide to L1, L2, and L3 [2026]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn what AWS CDK constructs are, understand L1, L2, and L3 construct levels, and master scope, ID, and props with visual diagrams and practical examples.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-cdk-construct</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-cdk-construct</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2022 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[What is an AWS CDK Stack? Complete Guide with Examples [2026]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn what an AWS CDK stack is, how it relates to CloudFormation, and master stack lifecycle, properties, nested stacks, and best practices with TypeScript examples.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-cdk-stack</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-cdk-stack</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2022 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[Bitbucket OIDC with AWS CDK: Setup Guide + Troubleshooting]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Configure Bitbucket OIDC with AWS CDK for secure Pipelines deployments. Includes trust policies, IAM roles, and troubleshooting common errors.]]></description>
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      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-cdk-openid-connect-bitbucket</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2022 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[AWS CDK GitHub OIDC: Complete Setup and Troubleshooting Guide]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Set up GitHub OIDC with AWS CDK to eliminate access keys. Step-by-step guide with OidcProviderNative, trust policies, and troubleshooting.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-cdk-openid-connect-github</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-cdk-openid-connect-github</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2022 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Create a Scheduled Fargate Task with AWS CDK]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn how to build and deploy a scheduled AWS Fargate task using AWS CDK, including VPC and ECS Cluster setup.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-cdk-scheduled-fargate-task</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-cdk-scheduled-fargate-task</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2021 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[Application Load Balanced Fargate Service example in AWS CDK]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn how to create an Application Load Balanced Fargate Service using the AWS CDK, including setting up VPC, ECS Cluster, and configuring the Fargate service.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-cdk-alb-fargate-service</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-cdk-alb-fargate-service</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2021 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[AWS DevOps Engineer Professional Exam Guide: 8-Week Study Plan [2026]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Pass the AWS DevOps Engineer Professional (DOP-C02) exam with our 8-week study plan. Includes domain cheat sheets, resources, exam strategy, and practice tips.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-devops-engineer-professional-exam-guide</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-devops-engineer-professional-exam-guide</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2021 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[How to Share Resources Across Stacks in AWS CDK]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[A complete example demonstrating how to share resources, like a VPC, between different AWS CDK stacks within the same CDK application.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-cdk-share-resources-across-stacks</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-cdk-share-resources-across-stacks</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2021 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[Create an AWS Cross-Account Assume Role Script]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn how to create IAM roles and a reusable shell script using AWS STS to assume roles cross-account, useful for CI/CD pipelines like AWS CodeBuild.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-cross-account-assume-role-script</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-cross-account-assume-role-script</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2021 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[10 Must-Have VS Code extensions for Python developers]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[This list contains 10 must have VS Code extensions for Python developers including Pylance, Sourcery, Python by Microsoft, and more.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/best-vscode-extensions-python</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/best-vscode-extensions-python</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2021 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[How to Install AWS CDK: Complete Step-by-Step Guide [2026]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Complete guide to installing AWS CDK. Covers prerequisites, Node.js requirements, npm installation, verification, and troubleshooting for all platforms.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/install-aws-cdk</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/install-aws-cdk</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 31 May 2021 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[How to Set Up AWS CLI with AWS IAM Identity Center (SSO)]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Follow this 5-step guide to configure the AWS CLI for use with AWS IAM Identity Center (formerly AWS SSO) for secure and easy access.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/set-up-aws-cli-aws-sso</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/set-up-aws-cli-aws-sso</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2021 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Autocomplete AWS CDK Constructs in VS Code]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Use the CDK Construct Snippets VS Code extension to autocomplete AWS CDK L1 constructs and their properties, speeding up development.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/autocomplete-aws-cdk-constructs-vscode</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/autocomplete-aws-cdk-constructs-vscode</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2021 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Deploy Containers on Existing Infrastructure with AWS Copilot CLI]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[A tutorial showing how to easily deploy containerized applications (e.g., Django) on your existing VPC using AWS Copilot CLI, integrating with RDS and ElastiCache.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-copilot-cli-deploy-containers-tutorial</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-copilot-cli-deploy-containers-tutorial</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2021 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Best Free AWS Learning Resources 2026: Complete Guide + Learning Paths]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Discover 1,000+ free AWS learning resources. Get personalized learning paths, hands-on labs, and certification prep. Updated for 2026.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/best-free-aws-learning-resources</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/best-free-aws-learning-resources</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2021 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Automatically generate AWS CloudFormation templates with VS Code]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Speed up AWS CloudFormation template creation with the CloudFormation Snippets VS Code extension for autocompleting resources and properties.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/autocomplete-cloudformation-resources-vscode</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/autocomplete-cloudformation-resources-vscode</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2020 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Validating CloudFormation Templates in AWS CodePipeline with cfn-lint]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn how to integrate cfn-lint into your AWS CodePipeline using AWS CodeBuild to automatically validate CloudFormation templates and enforce standards.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/validating-cloudformation-templates-codepipeline</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/validating-cloudformation-templates-codepipeline</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[AWS Solutions Architect Associate Exam Guide: SAA-C03 Prep [2026]]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Pass the AWS Solutions Architect Associate SAA-C03 exam on your first try. Study plans by experience level, hands-on labs, practice exams, and exam day tips.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-solutions-architect-associate-exam-guide</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-solutions-architect-associate-exam-guide</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2020 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[How to Pass AWS Cloud Practitioner Exam (CLF-C02): Complete 2026 Guide]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Pass AWS Cloud Practitioner CLF-C02 with study plans by experience level, free resources, service priority matrix, and exam strategies. Updated 2026.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-cloud-practitioner-exam-guide</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/aws-cloud-practitioner-exam-guide</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2020 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Hardening a WordPress website on Amazon Lightsail]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[This article provides practical solutions on how to securely harden your WordPress website on Amazon Lightsail.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/hardening-wordpress-amazon-lightsail</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/hardening-wordpress-amazon-lightsail</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2020 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Level Up Your AWS CloudFormation Workflow with VS Code Extensions]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Boost your AWS CloudFormation productivity with these essential VS Code extensions and CLI tools. Speed up development and validation.]]></description>
      <link>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/level-up-cloudformation-vscode</link>
      <guid>https://towardsthecloud.com/blog/level-up-cloudformation-vscode</guid>
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