> Canonical URL: https://codingcat.dev/podcast/3-20-flightcontrol-is-aws-but-awesome-with-brandon-bayer # Flightcontrol is AWS, but Awesome! with Brandon Bayer ![](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/hfh83o0w/production/ccd389df9b063e5f31a242b1e0ea3ed4d99d3993-1920x1080.png?w=1920&h=1080&q=82&fit=max&auto=format)[![Alex Patterson](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/hfh83o0w/production/a606dfaa381aab08ddbe16a33fe1d3e1fb37c927-400x400.jpg?w=96&h=96&q=82&fit=max&auto=format)Alex Patterson](/author/alex-patterson)[![Brittney Postma](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/hfh83o0w/production/f25e504779cb6ebb7c0dd7df367f2c7490e17784-735x735.png?w=96&h=96&q=82&fit=max&auto=format)Brittney Postma](/author/brittney-postma)[![Brandon Bayer](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/hfh83o0w/production/690883896dc78206b0a89df3069df7d9afc60c5f-400x400.jpg?w=96&h=96&q=82&fit=max&auto=format)Brandon Bayer](/guest/brandon-bayer)October 4, 2023 ## Listening Options [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/episode/0GjLoB80A1nhFCi2OspwRC)[Apple](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3-20-flightcontrol-is-aws-but-awesome-with-brandon-bayer/id1491655542?i=1000630233993)[YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VE2nzk1rC6k)[Pocket Casts](https://pca.st/episode/87d9a2e8-06c4-457f-8d6d-3988c5c0d425)[Castbox](https://castbox.fm/episode/id2508485-id637842201)[Castro](https://castro.fm/episode/edbRf)[Overcast](https://overcast.fm/itunes1491655542)[RSS](https://anchor.fm/s/115b203c/podcast/rss) ## Sponsors [![CodingCat.dev tutorial cover image](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/hfh83o0w/production/1564a576c0c19e1b857c9bfba3cfb6364e7af223-2400x1350.jpg?w=1920&q=82&fit=max&auto=format) ### Storyblok Have you already discovered Storyblok? They have an official Svelte SDK! 74,000 + developers & marketers use it to deliver powerful content experiences on any frontend: Websites, eCommerce, mobile apps, AR/VR, or voice content!](https://www.storyblok.com/?utm_source=codingcat&utm_medium=sponsor&utm_campaign=AWA_SPON_PURRFECT_TRA&utm_content=purrfect-podcast) In today's world, businesses are increasingly moving to the cloud. This is due to a number of factors, including the scalability, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness of cloud computing. However, moving to the cloud can also be a complex and time-consuming process. This is where services like [Flightcontrol](https://www.flightcontrol.dev/) come in. Flightcontrol is a developer-first AWS infrastructure service that automates deployments to AWS. It is designed for teams that want the benefits of AWS without having to hire DevOps engineers. Flightcontrol offers a variety of features, including the ability to deploy any language or framework, automatic scaling and self-healing, and support for private workers, databases, static sites, and Redis. Flightcontrol is also secure and scalable. ## What is Flightcontrol? Flightcontrol is a service that automates the deployment and management of AWS infrastructure. It is designed to make it easy for developers to deploy and manage their applications on AWS without having to worry about the underlying infrastructure. Flightcontrol is a cloud-based service that can be accessed from anywhere in the world. ## How does Flightcontrol work? Flightcontrol works by using a declarative configuration language to define the desired state of your infrastructure. Flightcontrol then takes care of provisioning and managing the infrastructure to match the desired state. This means that you don't have to worry about manually creating and managing resources, such as EC2 instances, S3 buckets, and VPCs. ## What are the benefits of using Flightcontrol? There are many benefits to using Flightcontrol, including: - **Reduced complexity:** Flightcontrol makes it easy to deploy and manage your AWS infrastructure. This can save you a lot of time and effort. - **Increased agility:** Flightcontrol can help you to move faster and be more agile. This is because you can make changes to your infrastructure quickly and easily. - **Improved reliability:** Flightcontrol can help you to improve the reliability of your applications. This is because it can automatically scale your infrastructure up or down as needed. - **Reduced costs:** Flightcontrol can help you to reduce your AWS costs. This is because it can automatically optimize your infrastructure for your needs. ## Who should use Flightcontrol? Flightcontrol is a good choice for teams that want to: - Move to AWS without having to hire DevOps engineers. - Deploy and manage their applications on AWS quickly and easily. - Improve the reliability and scalability of their applications. - Reduce their AWS costs. ## How to get started with Flightcontrol Getting started with Flightcontrol is easy. Simply sign up for a free account and start defining your infrastructure using the Flightcontrol configuration language. You can then deploy your infrastructure and start managing your applications. ## Conclusion Flightcontrol is a powerful tool that can help you to simplify your AWS infrastructure and improve your development process. If you are looking for a way to move to AWS quickly and easily, or if you are looking for a way to improve the reliability and scalability of your applications, then Flightcontrol is a great option. In addition to the benefits listed above, Flightcontrol is also a very secure service. It uses a number of security features to protect your data, including encryption, access control, and intrusion detection. Flightcontrol is also a very scalable service. It can be used to deploy and manage applications of all sizes, from small startups to large enterprises. If you are looking for a developer-first AWS infrastructure service that is secure, scalable, and easy to use, then Flightcontrol is a great option. ## Side Note [Brandon](/guest/brandon-bayer) also created [Blitz.js](https://blitzjs.com/), make sure to check that project out as well. ## Video Chapters & Timestamps Jump directly to any segment of [**Flightcontrol is AWS, but Awesome! with Brandon Bayer**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VE2nzk1rC6k) on YouTube using the timestamped chapters below: - [**00:00**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VE2nzk1rC6k&t=0s): PM (EDT) ## Resources, Links & Official Documentation - **Watch on YouTube: ** [Flightcontrol is AWS, but Awesome! with Brandon Bayer Full Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VE2nzk1rC6k) (plus [Subscribe to CodingCat.dev](https://www.youtube.com/@CodingCatDev?sub_confirmation=1)) - **storyblok.com: ** [https://www.storyblok.com/?utm_source=codingcat&utm_medium=sponsor&utm_campaign=AWA_SPON_PURRFECT_TRA&utm_content=purrfect-podcast](https://www.storyblok.com/?utm_source=codingcat&utm_medium=sponsor&utm_campaign=AWA_SPON_PURRFECT_TRA&utm_content=purrfect-podcast) - **Show Pick: ** [ASTARRY Controller for Gaming (picked by Brittney Postma)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZYQ81NN?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details) - **Show Pick: ** [shadcn/ui (picked by Alex Patterson)](https://ui.shadcn.com/) - [**Brandon Bayer on GitHub**](https://github.com/flybayer) - [**Episode Sponsor: Storyblok**](https://www.storyblok.com/?utm_source=codingcat&utm_medium=sponsor&utm_campaign=AWA_SPON_PURRFECT_TRA&utm_content=purrfect-podcast) - [**AWS Documentation & Builder Center:**](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/) Cloud architecture, serverless compute, IAM, and managed services ## Related CodingCat.dev Tutorials & Podcast Episodes - [**AWS Amplify vs. AWS CDK What is the most powerful AWS IaC in 2020?**](/post/aws-amplify-vs-aws-cdk-2020): AWS Amplify vs. AWS CDK. 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