How My First Claude Code on AWS Bedrock Experiment Cost Me $8.43 in Just One Day

A user experimented with Claude Code on AWS Bedrock to bypass the five-hour session limits and weekly usage caps found in Anthropic's native setup. The transition aimed to consolidate billing within the AWS ecosystem for easier tracking. However, this initial experiment resulted in a cost of $8.43 in just one day. The user highlighted the importance of budget alerts in managing AWS Bedrock pricing after learning about the costs through this direct experience.