Is There a Way to Learn AWS CDK Without Getting Deep into Constructs?

Understanding constructs isn't too hard if you break it down:
- L1 Constructs are your basic CloudFormation resources.
- L2 Constructs are higher-order abstractions with sensible defaults to make coding easier.
- L3 Constructs are full patterns or solutions.
For example, L1 creates an API Gateway as per the CloudFormation spec, while L2 offers language-specific helpers. L3 constructs can setup combinations like API Gateway tied to a Lambda function automatically.

The construct library is really straightforward once you get used to it. It's about creating trees of constructs where one can take others as parameters. As a user, you don’t need to delve into the inner workings. For instance, you could create a DB construct that sets everything up for DynamoDB or a whole app template—this way, you can easily manage different environments like dev and prod.

It sounds like you might not fully grasp what constructs are in the CDK. They’re actually essential building blocks. For instance, if you want to create something simple like an S3 bucket, you'd need to use the S3 bucket construct. Constructs are basically wrappers for AWS resources, and even the simplest CloudFormation classes are constructs. The immersive tutorial kicks off with building an API Gateway and a Lambda function, which is pretty straightforward.

I think it's crucial to understand that the CDK compiles into a static CloudFormation template, and constructs serve as the abstractions for the infrastructure you're creating. So those constructs, while complex at first glance, are central to how everything works.

You could just jump right into the official CDK docs! If you're already familiar with AWS, start a new project in a language you're comfortable with and learn through examples. When your code starts feeling cluttered, that's when you can dive into the advanced features.