Are you ready to level up your software architecture skills? In this episode, we deep-dive into the world of diagrams and show you why they are essential for creating robust and scalable cloud architectures! Starting with the basics, we explain why diagrams are so important and why you should be using them in your work. We'll discuss different approaches to creating diagrams mentioning the popular C4 method and some alternative approaches. In the context of AWS we will share some insider tips about using AWS icon sets to enhance your architecture diagrams and make them look as professional as possible. Next, we'll take you for a tour of the various tools you can use to create diagrams, from manual drag-n-drop tools like Visio, DrawIo, Excalidraw, and LucidCharts, to programmatic tools like Mermaid, Python diagrams library, and Kroki. We will also share some exciting insights into generating diagrams from infrastructure using tools like CfnDiagrams and the Terraform graph command. Finally, we'll close this episode by showing you how to share your diagrams and collaborate effectively with others. ? SPONSORS ? AWS Bites is sponsored by fourTheorem (https://fourtheorem.com). fourTheorem is an AWS Consulting Partner offering training, cloud migration, and modern application architecture. ? Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:05 Why do we do diagrams? 01:50 Where do we start creating diagrams? Should we follow the C4 method? 05:52 Some comments about AWS icon sets in architecture diagrams 06:52 How can we create diagrams? What kind of tools should we use? 09:14 Manual tools to create diagrams (Visio, DrawIo, Excalidraw, LucidCharts, etc) 12:04 Using TLDraw (with a tablet and an iPad) 13:40 Programmatic tools (Mermaid, python diagrams lib, kroki, etc) 16:38 Generating diagrams from infrastructure (CfnDiagrams, Terraform graph, etc) 19:45 How can we share diagrams? 22:55 Closing In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: - Official AWS Icon set: https://aws.amazon.com/architecture/icons/ - CloudCraft: https://www.cloudcraft.co/ - ExcaliDraw: https://excalidraw.com/ - Diagrams.net: https://www.diagrams.net/ - LucidChart: https://www.lucidchart.com/ - Whiteboard: substitute tldraw: https://www.tldraw.com/ - Mermaid: https://mermaid.js.org/ - Python diagrams library: https://pypi.org/project/diagrams/ - Kroki URL-based diagram renderer: https://kroki.io/ - cfn-diagram by Lars Jacobssen: https://github.com/ljacobsson/cfn-diagram - cdk-dia by Tom Roshko: https://github.com/pistazie/cdk-dia - AWS Application Composer: https://aws.amazon.com/application-composer/ You can listen to AWS Bites wherever you get your podcasts: - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aws-bites/id1585489017 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lh7PzqBFV6yt5WsTAmO5q - Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy82YTMzMTJhMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== - Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/aws-bites - RSS: ​​https://anchor.fm/s/6a3312a0/podcast/rss Do you have any AWS questions you would like us to address? Leave a comment here or connect with us on Twitter: - https://twitter.com/eoins - https://twitter.com/loige #AWS #diagrams #architecture ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYmcjVX0CK8

Today, we will explore the enigmatic world of Amazon Pinpoint. Pinpoint boasts a wide range of capabilities that can prove advantageous for various marketing endeavors. In this intriguing episode, we will shed light on Pinpoint's core features and use cases. Additionally, we will compare it to several other marketing products, including Google Analytics, Marketo, Mailchimp, and more. However, the most startling revelation pertains to the recent changes in Pinpoint's limitations, which have left users deeply concerned. The astonishing reduction from 7,000 events per second to a mere 15 has prompted us to ponder: is AWS attempting to relegate Pinpoint to oblivion? Join us in the eerie tranquility of a snow-covered hotel as we unravel the mysteries surrounding Pinpoint's destiny. Could it be that AWS aims to discontinue Pinpoint altogether? Alternatively, are they endeavoring to revitalize it, akin to a vengeful spirit seeking redemption? Or could there be a nefarious pricing strategy at play? As the ethereal specter of Pinpoint looms large, we implore AWS to provide clarity regarding its intentions. If you are a Pinpoint user or contemplating entering this mysterious realm, tune in and share your thoughts in the comments. Will Pinpoint endure, or is it destined to become a fading memory in the annals of technology? ? SPONSORS ? fourTheorem is the company that makes AWS Bites possible. If you are looking for a partner to accompany you on your cloud journey, check them out at fourtheorem.com ! ? Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:14 What is Amazon Pinpoint? 03:24 A service for marketing teams 05:04 Using Amazon Pinpoint data for Business Intelligence 05:43 Amazon Pinpoint quotas and limitations 06:19 The breaking news for Amazon Pinpoint 07:30 Speculating on why AWS would reduce quotas so drastically 11:18 What can you do if you are a Pinpoint user? 13:15 Closing notes In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: - Amazon Pinpoint: https://aws.amazon.com/pinpoint/ - Amazon Pinpoint service quota: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/pinpoint/latest/developerguide/quotas.html - AWS support: https://aws.amazon.com/support - Reddit thread discussing the quota change: https://www.reddit.com/r/aws/comments/16rfs42/aws_pinpoint_reduces_default_quota_for_new/ You can listen to AWS Bites wherever you get your podcasts: - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aws-bites/id1585489017 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lh7PzqBFV6yt5WsTAmO5q - Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy82YTMzMTJhMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== - Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/aws-bites - RSS: ​​https://anchor.fm/s/6a3312a0/podcast/rss Do you have any AWS questions you would like us to address? Leave a comment here or connect with us on Twitter: - https://twitter.com/eoins - https://twitter.com/loige #AWS #Amazon #Pinpoint ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiRu4aLaq54