Setting Up Our Development Environment for the AWS CDK for Node.js - krdheeraj51/aws-labs GitHub Wiki

Let's walk through setting up the AWS CDK environment on your machine. Follow these steps for a smooth configuration:

Installing AWS CLI and Configuring it on Windows

Install AWS CLI:
- Download the AWS CLI MSI installer for Windows.
- Run the downloaded installer.
Verify the Installation:
- Open a new Command Prompt or PowerShell window.
- Run the following command:
```
aws --version
```
Configure AWS CLI:
- Run the following command:
```
aws configure
```
- Provide the requested information:
  - AWS Access Key ID: Your AWS access key.
  - AWS Secret Access Key: Your AWS secret key.
  - Default region name: The AWS region you want to use (e.g., us-east-1).
  - Default output format: The preferred output format (e.g., json).

Checking the Installation of Node.js and npm

Open a Terminal or Command Prompt:
- Windows: Open Command Prompt or PowerShell.
- macOS/Linux: Use the Terminal.
Check Node.js Version:
```
node -v
```
Check npm Version:
```
npm -v
```
Note: If Node.js isn't already installed, download and install it from https://nodejs.org/ before proceeding. Node.js and npm are prerequisites for the AWS CDK.

Installing the AWS CDK Package

Open a Terminal or Command Prompt.
Install the AWS CDK package using npm:
```
npm install -g aws-cdk  # The -g flag installs it globally
```
(Or, if you prefer yarn: yarn global add aws-cdk)
Verify the Installation:
```
cdk --version
```
This command should print the installed version of the CDK.

Next Steps

After completing these steps, you're ready to create your first CDK application!