Infrastructure-as-Code Approach to AWS Static Site Hosting

Treating infrastructure as code, rather than clicking through the AWS console, is becoming table stakes for production deployments; this guide shows why for static hosting specifically. By using CloudFormation and modern security practices like Origin Access Control, teams gain version control, auditability, and repeatability—reducing configuration drift and human error. For any team running static assets on AWS, understanding this pattern matters because it separates ad-hoc deployments from maintainable, secure production infrastructure.