Could the AWS Management Console challenge the conventional boundaries of DevOps practices, and take over infrastructure code? In this article, I discuss the place of the Console, often subject of skepticism, yet standing as the centerpiece of an upcoming (r)evolution: its efficiency questioned but its new-found allure… undeniable. Join me in a journey towards user-centric design, transcending the complexities of infrastructure code, and ushering in a new era of Cloud engineering.

There’s a problem with DevOps, and it’s time to address it. In this inaugural article of an upcoming series, I reflect on the challenges posed by the burdensome nature of infrastructure code and the rigidity of traditional DevOps practices in today’s ever-evolving Cloud computing landscape. As our developing grounds evolve, the need for a paradigm shift becomes evident. Introducing ClickOps — the solution that empowers business stakeholders to finally make use of the AWS Management Console.

In the labyrinthine depths of your cloud infrastructure, have you ever felt overwhelmed, struggling to document the tangled maze of YAML files? Fear not, for AWS has breathed new life into a once-forgotten service, rising to the challenge of graphical application programming once more.

But wait, there’s more: If you prefer the familiarity of configuration files and the creative canvas of draw.io, I’ve got just the thing up my sleeves to turn your CloudFormation applications into vibrant and captivating draw.io diagrams. Say goodbye to dull and hello to visually striking representations of your cloud masterpiece.