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# [AWS CloudFormation Explained](https://blog.guilleojeda.com/aws-cloudformation-explained?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

What is AWS CloudFormation, basic concepts in CloudFormation, anatomy of a CloudFormation template, and how to deploy and update a CloudFormation stack.

Jul 7, 2023 · 11 min read · blog.guilleojeda.com  
Updated Dec 18, 2024  
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Cloud Architecture Consultant, making tech solutions simpler and cheaper | Author of the Simple AWS newsletter and the Node.js on AWS book.

Hi! I'm Guille Ojeda, Cloud Architecture Consultant To put it simply, I create simple solutions for complex technical problems. My focus is on designing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions that startups, scaleups and SMBs can lean on to grow. I lean on years of experience in cloud architecture and consulting to deliver solutions that are easy to understand and manage.

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