AWS Developer-Associate (DVA-C01) Practical Prep

Beyond the basics, we'll cover instance types, security groups, and user data scripts to automate instance setup.

A hands-on lab where you'll write, deploy, and test a simple serverless function using Python and the AWS Management Console.

Learn the fundamentals of object storage, including how to set bucket policies, manage access control lists (ACLs), and enable versioning.

A problem-solving session on optimizing storage costs by automatically moving objects between Standard, Intelligent-Tiering, and Glacier.

A real case study analysis of hosting a static website, configuring it for public access, and using CloudFront for global delivery.

See how to deploy a web application without managing the underlying infrastructure, including environment configuration and updates.

A step-by-step guide to building a Docker image, pushing it to ECR, and running it as a service on ECS.

A strategic comparison to help you choose the right compute service for different application needs, a common exam scenario.

Learn how to create a REST API that triggers your Lambda functions, covering methods, stages, and deployment.

A deep dive into the core components of DynamoDB, focusing on primary keys and how to design them for your access patterns.

We'll show you how to use Global and Local Secondary Indexes to perform efficient queries that aren't possible with the primary key alone.

A practical walkthrough of launching a MySQL database on RDS, connecting to it, and managing backups and patches.

A problem-solving session on using security groups and IAM authentication to securely connect your application to an RDS instance.

Learn how to implement a caching layer using Redis or Memcached to speed up database responses and reduce load.

A brief overview of Redshift's role in analytics and how developers might interact with it for data reporting applications.

A real case study analysis comparing RDS, DynamoDB, Redshift, and Aurora to solve different business requirements.

A deep dive into creating and attaching IAM roles to services like Lambda and EC2, avoiding hardcoded credentials.

A practical guide on how to store and rotate database credentials and API keys securely.

Learn how to instrument your code with logs, create custom metrics, and set up alarms to monitor application health.

A step-by-step guide to enabling X-Ray on your applications to visualize service maps and pinpoint performance bottlenecks.

A comprehensive lab where you'll build a full pipeline from CodeCommit, through CodeBuild, to a deployment on Elastic Beanstalk.

Learn how to deploy updates to EC2 instances or Lambda functions with strategies like blue/green and canary deployments.

A hands-on session on authoring a CloudFormation template from scratch to define a multi-tier application stack.

A real-world approach to using Amazon Cognito for user sign-up, authentication, and protecting your backend APIs.

A problem-solving session on using Key Management Service (KMS) to encrypt S3 objects and database backups.

An overview of Web Application Firewall (WAF) and how to configure rules to block common web exploits.

A step-by-step guide to setting up a Standard and FIFO queue, and writing code to send and receive messages.

Learn how to use Simple Notification Service to trigger Lambda functions or send emails based on application events.

A practical look at Kinesis Data Streams for capturing and processing real-time data like application logs or clickstreams.

We'll show you how to use EventBridge to connect different AWS services without writing custom integration code.

A real case study analysis of a multi-step process (like an order fulfillment workflow) built with Step Functions.

A problem-solving session on breaking down a traditional application into serverless components, identifying candidates for Lambda.

A clear breakdown of the two types of Cognito pools and when to use each for authenticating your users.

A hands-on introduction to AWS AppSync, creating a GraphQL API that connects to DynamoDB and Lambda resolvers.

Learn how to capture item-level modifications in DynamoDB and use them to trigger downstream processes.

A deep dive into memory allocation, cold starts, and connection pooling to get the most out of your serverless functions.

A review of common exam question patterns, how to eliminate wrong answers, and a final checklist before you schedule your test.

A capstone lesson where you'll architect and outline the code for a small, serverless web app using multiple services from the course.