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AWS Builder Center Now Offers Free Sandbox Environments

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AWS·1 week ago · Jul 8, 2026, 10:45 PMFeatureAI-assisted summary

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Introduces free, time‑limited sandbox environments for Builder Center workshops, removing the need for a personal AWS account or credit card.
Builders can request one 8‑hour sandbox per week, with environments ready in ~15 minutes and auto‑cleaned after use.
Initially available for select workshops, with more to be added over time.

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