worX Documentation

Learn how to build and manage enterprise grade platforms to run your applications and services in AWS using Hestio's technology. Get documentation, example code, tutorials, and more.

Learn about Core Concepts

Pattern Basics

• What is a worX pattern?
• What are the different types of pattern?
• What standards are used in patterns?
• What if I already use Terraform?
• How can I use patterns alongside my existing Terraform?

Configuring Patterns

• How are patterns configured?
• What are Pattern Features and Unit Features?
• How can I understand the impact of enabling a feature?
• What else can I configure in a pattern?

Accessing worX

• How do I register an account?
• How do I access the patterns?
• How do I integrate with Terraform?
• Where can I find examples?

Browse the Pattern Catalog

Unit Patterns

Simpler resources that can be customized and form the basic building blocks.

VMs, Databases, Object Storage, Container Registries, Encryption Keys.

Workload Patterns

Resource collections that can be used to host full applications and services.

3-Tier applications, Virtual appliances, Kubernetes Clusters.

Fabric Patterns

Resource collections that provide platform, networking and traffic management capabilities for AWS.

Standalone VPCs, Spoke VPCs, Network Hubs.

Control Patterns

Resource collections that provide management, access and governance guardrails to help ensure your AWS accounts comply with modern best practice.

AWS Accounts, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Auditing.

Automation Patterns

Workflow and pipeline automation for integrating and operating on AWS.

Serverless functions for cost management, modular CICD pipelines for developers, users and security.

Under the hood

Pattern Package Structure

• What is inside each pattern bundle?
• How are defaults set?
• The reference example
• Changes between pattern versions
• Pattern documentation

Configuration Scheme

• Resource naming
• Prefix tokens
• Configuration ID
• Resource tags
• Lookup Tables