FinOps as Code with the Terraform CDK (CDKTF)

Incorporating the Terraform Cloud Development Kit (CDKTF) into a FinOps as Code strategy enables teams to manage cloud costs more efficiently by utilizing familiar programming languages like TypeScript, Python, Java, C#, and Go. CDKTF, built on the AWS Cloud Development Kit, translates code into Terraform-compatible configurations, offering more flexibility and higher-level abstractions compared to the traditional HashiCorp Configuration Language (HCL). This approach supports modularity and reusability, allowing developers to create reusable infrastructure templates while optimizing costs. CDKTF is particularly advantageous for teams with existing programming experience, as it allows the use of constructs to abstract and reuse infrastructure components, aligning with FinOps principles like timely reporting and collaboration. By providing a method to create scalable and reusable cost reporting infrastructures with tools like Vantage, CDKTF fosters a collaborative environment for cloud cost optimization, promoting a seamless integration of FinOps practices into existing workflows.