AWS Infrastructure Template Generator and Cost Estimator

Inspiration

In my AWS lab class, I saw people spending hours doing their CloudFormation YAML files manually and then calculating costs on the side. This repetitive process led to considerations on building a tool that will both automate these two tasks — generating templates correctly in a matter of seconds and simultaneously estimating costs.

What it does

The application takes project requirements as input and generates a fully functional CloudFormation YAML template that can be directly deployed on AWS. Along with the template, it automatically calculates the estimated cost of the resources, saving time and reducing errors.

How we built it

I build this using PartyRock a no code platform that help user by creating app just by prompt.

Challenges we ran into

Making sure the YAML was error-free and deployable. Matching user inputs with AWS resource properties. Linking resources to correct cost estimates.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

Built an app that generates ready-to-use CloudFormation templates. Added automatic cost estimation. Made it simple and fast for students and developers.

What we learned

We learned how AI can automate cloud tasks, the importance of clear prompts, and the value of cost visibility.

What's next for AWS Infrastructure Template Generator and Cost Estimator

Support for more AWS services (RDS, S3, Lambda, etc.). Multi-environment templates. Real-time pricing integration. One-click stack deployment.

Built With

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