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Should I Use AWS?

Amazon's comprehensive cloud computing platform

Proceed with caution
Score
7/10

It depends — unmatched breadth of services, but the complexity and costs catch teams off guard.

▲ Pros
  • +200+ services — if a cloud service exists, AWS has it
  • +Most mature cloud provider with the best uptime track record
  • +Enterprise compliance certifications (HIPAA, SOC2, FedRAMP) are pre-built
  • +Serverless stack (Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway) scales to zero cost
▼ Cons
  • Pricing is intentionally opaque — surprise bills are a rite of passage
  • Console UX is stuck in 2015 — navigating 200+ services is overwhelming
  • IAM permissions model is powerful but takes months to understand properly
  • Vendor lock-in is real — moving off DynamoDB, SQS, or Lambda is painful

◉ Expert Perspectives

Cloud ArchitectGo for it

For enterprises with compliance requirements, AWS is the safe choice. No CTO ever got fired for choosing AWS.

Startup FounderProceed with caution

We spent $40K/month on AWS before realizing Railway could handle our load for $2K. AWS is for enterprises, not startups.

FinOps ConsultantProceed with caution

70% of AWS bills I audit have 30-50% waste. Reserved instances, right-sizing, and S3 lifecycle rules — nobody sets them up on day one.

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