[RETIRED] Build a Serverless App with AWS Lambda - Hands On!

🌟 Course Title: Build a Serverless App with AWS Lambda - Hands On! (2024 ed.) 🌟

Course Headline:

Create a Chat Web App using Amazon Web Services - Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, S3, Cognito, CloudFront, and more.

Course Description:

New! Re-recorded for 2024 against the latest AWS services and UI's, including the new API Gateway UI.

Embark on a transformative learning journey with Amazon Web Services (AWS) in this hands-on, project-based course designed to help you acquire valuable technical skills that are highly sought after in the tech industry. By building your own chat website using nothing but AWS services, and specifically AWS Lambda, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of serverless architecture without the need for any standalone servers or service instances.

Why Serverless? 🚀 It's cost-effective, scalable, and allows developers to focus on code rather than infrastructure management.

What You'll Learn:

• S3 (Simple Storage Service): Store and serve static HTML files to your users efficiently.
• Lambda: Execute the backend logic of your application in a highly scalable and secure manner.
• IAM (Identity and Access Management): Secure your AWS resources by managing permissions effectively.
• API Gateway: Create a well-structured API that clients can use to interact with your serverless app, complete with client-side code generation features.
• DynamoDB: Manage your application's data storage needs with ease and at scale.
• Cognito: Handle user authentication, account creation, and management securely.
• CloudFront: Boost the performance of your web app by leveraging a Content Delivery Network (CDN).

Skills You'll Gain:

• Javascript Proficiency: Write serverless functions with confidence using JavaScript.
• Understand CORS (Cross-Origin Resource Sharing): Configure browser permissions to run your serverless app without issues.

Your Guides:

This course is led by Frank Kane, a former senior manager at Amazon, and Brian Tajuddin, a principal engineer who also has an impressive tenure with Amazon. With their deep insights and hands-on experience in AWS's early days, they are the perfect mentors to guide you through this course.

Who Is This For?

This course is designed for developers, system administrators, or anyone interested in learning about AWS services and building serverless applications. Whether you're an AWS newbie or a seasoned professional, you'll gain valuable, up-to-date knowledge that can be applied to real-world projects.

Course Benefits:

• Industry-Relevant Skills: Equip yourself with the skills needed to build dynamic, scalable applications on AWS without maintaining traditional servers.
• Real-World Project: Apply your learning by building a chat web app from scratch using AWS's powerful suite of services.
• Expert Guidance: Learn from industry veterans who were part of AWS's inception and growth.
• Join a Community: Become part of the Sundog Education community, which boasts over 700,000 members who have upskilled with cutting-edge technical knowledge.

Preparation for AWS Certifications:

While this course isn't specifically tailored to prepare you for AWS certification exams, the comprehensive understanding of AWS services and serverless architecture you'll gain is a solid foundation for those looking to pursue AWS certifications in the future.

Enroll now and take your first step towards mastering serverless applications with AWS Lambda! 🤝💫