AWS Serverless Microservices with Patterns and Best Practices - Prerequisites 4 - AWS CDK Toolkit

The video tutorial explains the AWS CDK toolkit, its features, and how to install it using NPM. It guides through the installation process, including running specific NPM commands and verifying the installation by checking the CDK version. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of using the latest version and reassures that AWS CDK versions are backward compatible.

What is the primary function of the AWS CDK toolkit?

• To manage AWS billing

• To execute and manage AWS CDK applications

• To create AWS Lambda functions

• To monitor AWS services

Which command is used to install the AWS CDK toolkit globally?

• npm install aws-cdk

• npm install -g aws-cdk

• npm install aws-cdk --global

• npm install aws-cdk -local

Why is it recommended to install the AWS CDK toolkit globally?

• To ensure it is available for all users on the system

• To limit its usage to a specific project

• To avoid conflicts with other packages

• To reduce installation time

How can you verify the installation of the AWS CDK toolkit?

• By reviewing the NPM logs

• By checking the AWS console

• By restarting the computer

• By running the 'cdk version' command

What should you expect when checking the AWS CDK version?

• A version number starting with 1

• A static version number

• No version number displayed

• A version number starting with 2