CDK Cloud Community Meetings
Introducing AWS CDK Community Meetings
We are excited to announce our new community meetings series for the AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK) project. These meetings are designed to give everyone from seasoned contributors to new users a recurring opportunity to learn, ask questions, and share feedback directly with the AWS CDK team. We also see this as a great opportunity to engage with other members of the AWS CDK community.
Why Community Meetings?
We originally considered forming a more formal governance model called the âContributor Councilâ, but decided to pivot to a less formal, and more open and accessible format for a couple of reasons:
Broader Inclusivity
We want to encourage participation from all interested developers, not just a small group.
Simpler Engagement
A virtual meeting allows anyone in the community to attend, ask questions, and provide feedback without formalizing ownership or governance structures.
By hosting virtual community meetings, we can continue delivering the transparency and collaboration that the community values while retaining the flexibility to make decisions and drive the project forward with AWS as the maintainer of the project. We believe this is the best way to engage with our community in a meaningful way.
How Frequently Can We Meet?
In order to ensure we make the best use of everyoneâs time, we aim to meet twice every quarter. However, this schedule can get impacted by ongoing events and holidays, so we will publish the date of the next meeting along with the agenda in GitHub issues marked [Community Meeting] â Date of meeting.
What to Expect
We are planning to cover a mix of the following topics based on interest and relevancy:
Roadmap Updates
Get a sneak peek at upcoming features, enhancements, and project priorities.
Team Demos
Our engineers will showcase new functionality or best practices in action.
RFC & Vision/Feature Reviews
Provide direct input on proposed features or directions for the AWS CDK project.
Open Q&A
A chance for you to ask questions directly to the AWS CDK team and fellow community members.
Future Topics & Sessions
Additional events like community-led sessions or office hours may be introduced based on interest.
All sessions will be recorded and shared on YouTube, ensuring that anyone who canât attend live can still catch up. We will also keep track of agendas and notes in GitHub issues marked [Community Meeting] â Date, so you can easily follow along with meeting highlights. If you have any questions or topics that youâd like to see covered in the meeting, please add a comment to the issue for the upcoming meeting.
First Session: June 24, 2025
To support our global community, weâll have two sessions on June 24 â the first meeting will take place at 8am PDT (.ics file), followed by the second session at 5pm PDT (.ics file). Weâll share meeting details, including joining instructions, in the cdk.dev Slack Workspace and on the CDK GitHub issues marked [Community Meeting] â 6/24/25 beforehand.
How You Can Participate
Mark Your Calendar
Save the date for June 24, 2025, 8am â 9am PDT OR 5pm â 6pm PDT, and look out for our meeting link.
Join us in Slack
For more information and to keep up to date on upcoming community meetings, join the #community-meetings channel in the cdk.dev Slack Workspace.
Join the Live Session
Bring any questions or feedback you have about AWS CDK development, usage, or roadmap.
Stay Updated via GitHub
Check our GitHub issues marked [Community Meeting] â âDateâ, for the meeting agenda and notes.
Watch the Recordings
If you canât make the live event, watch the YouTube recordings at your convenience.
Comment with questions or topics
Add comments to the GitHub issue for the upcoming meeting with any questions or topics youâd like us to cover.
Why It Matters
The AWS CDK team remains dedicated to driving the project forward and maintaining ownership, while continuing to work in the open with the community. We value the input and perspective from the community as they are vital for shaping the future of the AWS CDK. These meetings provide a recurring forum for everyone in the community to have their voice heard in a direct and interactive way, beyond the traditional avenues like GitHub issues or pull requests.
Take our survey
As a part of our commitment to build a strong and thriving community around the AWS CDK, we want to hear from you! Over the course of the year, weâll be sending out surveys periodically to gain more insights into whatâs working and where we can improve. Our first survey kicks off with this blog and will close on July 1, 2025. Take the survey now
Practical Example: How to Prepare for the Meeting
To make the most out of the community meetings, hereâs a practical example of how you can prepare:
Step 1: Review the Agenda
Check the GitHub issue for the meeting agenda and take note of the topics that interest you the most.
# Example GitHub Issue
## [Community Meeting] â June 24, 2025
### Agenda
1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Roadmap Updates
3. Team Demo: New L2 Construct for S3
4. RFC Review: Proposed Changes to IAM Policies
5. Open Q&A
Step 2: Prepare Your Questions
Based on the agenda, prepare a list of questions you want to ask. For example:
- What are the key features we can expect in the next release?
- Can you walk us through the new L2 Construct for S3?
- How can we provide feedback on the proposed IAM policy changes?
Step 3: Join the Slack Channel
Make sure youâre part of the #community-meetings channel in the cdk.dev Slack Workspace to get real-time updates and interact with other participants.
Step 4: Attend the Meeting
Join the live session at the scheduled time. If you canât make it, ensure you watch the recording later.
Conclusion
We are thrilled to launch the AWS CDK Community Meetings and look forward to your active participation. These meetings are an excellent opportunity for you to engage directly with the AWS CDK team and fellow community members, share your insights, and learn from others. Please save the date (June 24, 2025 @ 8am â 9am PDT OR 5pm â 6pm PDT) and plan to join us for the first AWS CDK community meeting. If you have ideas for agenda items or want to share a demo, feel free to propose them on the GitHub issue for the upcoming meeting. We look forward to connecting with you, answering your questions, and working together to make the AWS CDK even better. See you then!
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