Application Scalability, Monitoring, and Developer Tools
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Application Scalability, Monitoring, and Developer Tools
This course is part of AWS Certified Developer - Associate Specialization
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Learn how to use AWS services like SQS, SNS, and Kinesis for scalable application architecture.
Master continuous integration and delivery practices using AWS developer tools like CodeCommit, CodeBuild, and CodePipeline.
Gain practical experience in deploying applications using AWS CodeDeploy and integrating it with CI/CD pipelines.
Understand authentication and authorization concepts with AWS Cognito and Web Identity Federation for secure application management.
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There are 3 modules in this course
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A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. This course dives into the essentials of application scalability, monitoring, and the developer tools that enable seamless integration, deployment, and scaling in the cloud. You’ll learn how to use services such as AWS Simple Queue Service (SQS), Simple Notification Service (SNS), and Kinesis to scale applications effectively. With these tools, you’ll gain the knowledge to handle large-scale data processing and real-time data streams. Throughout the course, we guide you through practical examples of continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) using AWS developer tools. You’ll understand how to automate your development pipelines with services like CodeCommit, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, and CodePipeline. These tools will help you manage code, build and test applications, and deploy them efficiently. You’ll also dive into the best practices for each tool and the unique ways they integrate to optimize your development workflows. The course also covers essential topics such as authentication and authorization with AWS Cognito. You’ll explore the differences between User Pools and Identity Pools, as well as the fundamentals of Web Identity Federation. By the end of the course, you’ll have a comprehensive understanding of cloud-based developer services, scalability, and security, allowing you to deploy and monitor applications with confidence. This course is designed for developers with prior knowledge of AWS or cloud computing, who want to understand how to scale their applications and implement best practices for continuous integration, deployment, and security. It’s ideal for those who want hands-on experience with AWS developer services and tools.
In this module, we will dive into various AWS services that support scalability in your applications. You’ll learn about SQS and SNS for managing queues and notifications, and explore Kinesis for handling real-time data streams. By the end of this section, you will have a foundational understanding of how these tools can help scale your software systems efficiently.
What's included
3 videos2 readings1 assignment
3 videos•Total 74 minutes
- Simple Queue Service Fundamentals•23 minutes
- Simple Notification Service Fundamentals•22 minutes
- Kinesis Fundamentals•29 minutes
2 readings•Total 20 minutes
- Introduction to the Course 'Application Scalability, Monitoring, and Developer Tools'•10 minutes
- Full Specialization Resources•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Scaling Software - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will explore AWS Developer Services to streamline your software development process. You’ll learn about CI/CD practices and how to set up and use CodeCommit, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, and CodePipeline to automate version control, building, testing, and deploying applications. By the end, you’ll be equipped to improve your development workflows with these powerful AWS tools.
What's included
6 videos1 assignment
6 videos•Total 145 minutes
- Continuous Integration and Delivery•14 minutes
- CodeCommit: git and AWS•27 minutes
- CodeBuild: Test, Build and Save•28 minutes
- CodeDeploy Fundamentals•28 minutes
- CodeDeploy Fundamentals Part 2•18 minutes
- CodePipeline Fundamentals•30 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Developer Services - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will focus on AWS Cognito and its capabilities for managing authentication and user access in your applications. You will learn about its two main types of pools—User Pools and Identity Pools—and how they can be used to handle user registration, login, and secure access management. By the end of this section, you’ll be able to leverage Cognito to implement secure and scalable authentication in your apps.
What's included
1 video1 reading2 assignments
1 video•Total 22 minutes
- Web Identity Federation and Cognito•22 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
- Conclusion to the Course 'Application Scalability, Monitoring, and Developer Tools'•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 75 minutes
- Full Course Assessment•60 minutes
- Full Course Practice Assessment•15 minutes
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