#559: 12 Things You Should (and Shouldn't) Do in AWS

186 · Michael Kennedy · Aug. 19, 2026, 7:46 p.m.
Summary
In this blog post, Michael Kennedy shares insights from Matt Lea, an expert in handling AWS issues. The author outlines twelve essential practices to follow (and avoid) when using AWS, stressing how many decisions impact incidents that may arise later. Topics include infrastructure as code, IAM roles, private subnets, and proactive training through simulated incidents. This guidance is crucial for both solo developers and teams to prevent and manage outages effectively.