feat(core): synthesized templates validate against a comprehensive default rule set#38135
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…synthesis Adds a built-in validation plugin that uses the `@aws/cloudformation-validate` package (WASM-based CloudFormation linter) to validate synthesized templates against schema rules, best-practice checks, and misconfiguration detection. The plugin is gated behind the `@aws-cdk/core:validateAgainstDefaultRules` feature flag (off by default, recommended: true). When enabled, all stack templates are validated during synthesis and violations appear in the policy validation report. Users can also instantiate `DefaultValidationPlugin` directly with custom Rego or Guard rules for additional validation beyond the built-in rule set.
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…ngs when flag unconfigured The plugin now runs unconditionally. When the feature flag @aws-cdk/core:validateAgainstDefaultRules is explicitly set to true, violations are treated as errors and fail synthesis. When unconfigured, violations are downgraded to warnings and a nudge message is printed suggesting users opt in.
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CloudFormationValidatePluginclass that wraps@aws/cloudformation-validate(WASM-based CloudFormation linter) to validate synthesized templates against schema rules, best-practice checks, and misconfiguration detection[Warning] CloudFormation Validate found issues in your templates (reported as warnings). Set context key "@aws-cdk/core:validateAgainstDefaultRules" to true to turn these into errors.CloudFormationValidatePlugindirectly with custom Rego or Guard rulesBy submitting this pull request, I confirm that my contribution is made under the terms of the Apache-2.0 license