There is a cost-benefit to using CloudFormation that comes about because of the automation that it provides.
AWS CloudFormation simplifies infrastructure management through automation, enabling cost-effective and reproducible infrastructure. It enhances resource provisioning with reusable templates and supports effective change management. However, it lacks cross-account dynamic references and multi-cloud support. Delays occur with new service compatibility, and beginners face challenges due to its complex code size compared to alternatives like Terraform. Despite facilitating rapid deployment, AWS CloudFormation's AWS-only scope and setup difficulties pose limitations.
