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Happy M.

Software Engineer

Information Technology and Services

Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.)

7/19/2026

"Reliable Infrastructure Automation with AWS CloudFormation"

4/5

What do you like best about AWS CloudFormation?

What I like most about AWS CloudFormation is how seamlessly it integrates with other AWS services, along with the ability to manage infrastructure using reusable templates. For automated deployments, the performance has been reliable, and the UI feels straightforward once you’ve spent a bit of time getting familiar with it. Because it’s included as part of the AWS ecosystem, it provides solid value by cutting down on manual work and helping reduce deployment errors. Onboarding does take some time, but the official documentation and support have been helpful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AWS CloudFormation?

One drawback is the learning curve, particularly when you’re building more complex templates. Troubleshooting failed deployments can also be challenging, since the error messages aren’t always clear or specific. And with larger infrastructure stacks, updates may take longer than I expect. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is AWS CloudFormation solving and how is that benefiting you?

AWS CloudFormation helps me automate infrastructure setup while keeping deployments consistent across different environments. It removes a lot of repetitive manual configuration, lowers the risk of human error, and makes infrastructure changes easier to manage over time. Overall, it saves me time and gives me more confidence when deploying or updating AWS resources. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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