infrastructure-state-analysis

To verify SSM parameter lookups in CDK, you must ensure lookups happen at the Stack scope instead of the App scope. This parameter validation checks SSM path existence and prevents scope-related synth errors during infrastructure deployment.

Performing infrastructure state analysis before stack changes requires reviewing deployed CloudFormation state, SSM parameter paths, and synth behavior. You must conduct stack inventory checks, export and import review, and cross-stack dependency mapping to ensure safe deployment.

CDK synth fails with circular dependencies when cross-stack references create loops between stacks. Infrastructure state analysis detects these circular dependencies during synth validation by reviewing CloudFormation exports, imports, and stack relationships before deployment.

You need to audit CloudFormation stack inventory before migrating exports and imports to identify hidden dependencies. Infrastructure state analysis maps existing stack relationships and verifies SSM parameters to prevent architectural errors during migration.