Product update from the CloudWise journey
The Problem
Many users struggled to monitor AWS spending in real-time, leading to unexpected bills.
This came up repeatedly in user feedback, so I knew it needed to be prioritized.
What I Built
Cost Tracker
The feature includes:
- Real-time spending alerts
- Custom budget thresholds
- Detailed cost breakdowns
Technical Implementation
Built using AWS Lambda and CloudWatch for seamless data aggregation and notifications.
Early Results
Users reported cutting costs from $2000/month to $200 by actively monitoring and adjusting workloads.
Key Learnings
Building this feature taught me:
- User feedback trumps personal roadmap preferences
- Simple solutions often work better than complex ones
- Shipping quickly beats perfect implementation
Try It Out
Check out Cost Tracker in your CloudWise dashboard today!
What’s Next?
Always curious what the dev community thinks – what features would you find most valuable in an AWS cost optimization tool?
Follow along as I build CloudWise in public. More updates coming soon!
