[Your AWS bill isn’t really expensive—it’s usually about how you use it. Many people treat AWS like a toy, tapping randomly without proper planning. Common mistakes include:
No auto-scaling
Running production-sized instances for development
Ignoring reserved instances for stable workloads
Having no monitoring or cost alerts
This is like owning an expensive car but leaving it idling and blaming fuel costs.
To save money, start doing:
Monthly cost reviews (30 minutes)
Right-sizing instances
Using Spot instances for non-critical workloads
Implementing auto-shutdown schedules
Setting up budget alerts
AWS is a powerful tool, but like any tool, it requires skill to use efficiently. Your costs reflect your usage habits, not AWS pricing itself.](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7397266276601184256/)
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