I've come across some ads for FakeCloud.dev, and it seems like a promising tool. Has anyone actually used it? I'm curious about who the developers are as well. They claim to be an alternative to LocalStack, which sounds appealing on paper.
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There are scenarios where working with AWS directly isn't possible. In my experience, I've been part of teams that couldn't get access to create development environments or deploy from local setups. Waiting for code merges to test changes on real services is a hassle, so having a local emulation tool can make things a lot easier.
Exactly! It’s all about isolating your setup without incurring costs, especially if you're working with CI pipelines or local testing without internet access.
I haven't heard much about FakeCloud.dev, but I've noticed that tools like Floci and Ministack are gaining popularity. Both of them are community-driven and promise to be free forever.
I don't see the point in using a third-party service to mimic AWS. Why not just test against AWS directly? If you're using AWS services outside of integration and end-to-end testing, maybe it's time to look into shifting left.
That makes sense. Local tools can help avoid unnecessary surprises when managing resources, especially when using Terraform.