Serverless Architectures on AWS from edX

A modern software engineer knows how to use the benefits of managed services from Amazon Web Services to reduce the coding needed to get a project across the line. There’s a lot of code you really don’t need to write when you can use a managed service for your applications. Less code means less tests, less bugs, and quicker delivery.

In this course, we get hands on with automation tools and serverless managed services. Get your projects completed faster without needing to maintain the underlying servers hosting the managed services. Treat your infrastructure as code using AWS CloudFormation and AWS Serverless Application Model as an automated way to build the resources hosting your applications. We use AWS Amplify to rapidly add front-end hosting and AWS Cognito to add authentication to our application. With Cognito in place, we upgrade the application API to require authentication. Next, we learn to use AWS Step Functions to move a lot of the workflow coordination code out of your applications. Using serverless services, we contrast some options for building event driven architectures with Amazon SNS, Amazon SQS and Amazon EventBridge. Join our expert instructors as we dive deep on real-world use cases for each of the featured services in the course.

This course will provide a combination of video-based lectures, demonstrations and hands-on lab exercises that will get you working with automation tools, Cognito authentication, Step Function workflows and event-driven architectures.

What's inside

Learning objective

--create a serverless api with the aws serverless application model (sam) using the compute and storage services from the previous course: lambda, s3 and dynamodb. --describe the parts of an authenticated serverless application and api using amazon cognito and amazon api gateway.--describe different application integration designs: rest api, and event driven architecture.--differentiate messaging use cases of amazon simple notification service and amazon simple queue service.--create a workflow that coordinates multiple aws web services with aws step functions.

Syllabus

Week 1: Automation and AuthenticationWelcome to the CourseVideo: Course IntroReading: Welcome to the CourseVideo: Providing FeedbackReading: Customer Feedback

Automation: Video: Week 1 IntroductionVideo: Infrastructure as CodeVideo: AWS Serverless Application ModelVideo: Demo: Hands on with AWS SAMLab: Hands on with AWS SAMVideo: AWS Amplify for Frontend DevelopersReading: Automation

API AuthenticationVideo: Application Sign-in with Amazon CognitoVideo: API Authentication with Amazon CognitoVideo: Demo: Application Front EndLab: Application Front EndVideo: Authentication inside an ApplicationReading: AuthenticationVideo: Week 1 Wrap UpAssessment: Week 1 Quiz

Week 2: Serverless Event Driven ArchitecturesVideo: Week 2 IntroductionVideo: Introduction to Event Driven ArchitecturesVideo: Messaging Pattern: Point-to-PointVideo: Demo: Point-to-Point with SQSVideo: Message Sequence and At-least-once DeliveryVideo: Messaging Pattern: Pub-Sub Part 1Video: Messaging Pattern: Pub-Sub Part 2Video: Amazon EventBridge PipesVideo: Demo: Stock replenishment appLab: Stock replenishment appReading: Events and Messaging

Orchestration: Video: Workflow Orchestration with AWS Step FunctionsVideo: Demo: Capital guessing gameLab: Capital Guessing gameReading: OrchestrationVideo: Week 2 Wrap UpAssessment: Week 2 Quiz

Course Closing: Video: Course CloseAssessment: Final Assessment

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Develops essential serverless computing and other core Amazon Web Services skills in a modern software engineer's workflow

Taught by highly experienced instructors who are leaders in the field of cloud computing

Explores real-world use cases for popular AWS services, providing practical knowledge

Requires prior experience with AWS services and a solid foundation in software development principles

Focuses on serverless architectures and event-driven programming, which are becoming increasingly important in modern software development

Provides hands-on labs and interactive materials to reinforce learning

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Serverless Architectures on AWS with these activities:

Create a managed web API using AWS

Show steps

Create a serverless API with SAM to enhance understanding of the process

Browse courses on AWS CloudFormation

Show steps

Set up AWS credentials and environment
Create a serverless API using SAM
Deploy the API to AWS
Test the API

Review the basics of RESTful APIs

Show steps

Start off by brushing up on the fundamentals of RESTful APIs, ensuring you have a solid understanding before diving into the course.

Browse courses on RESTful APIs

Show steps

Read an article or watch a video tutorial on REST APIs
Create a simple REST API using a framework like Express.js or Flask

Join a Study Group for Serverless Development

Show steps

Enhance your learning by joining a study group, where you can collaborate with peers, discuss concepts, and tackle challenges together.

Browse courses on Collaboration

Show steps

Identify potential members for your study group, such as classmates or online communities
Establish regular meeting times and a communication platform
Set goals and identify topics for discussion

Eight other activities

Expand to see all activities and additional details

Show all 11 activities

Practice Building a Serverless API with Python

Show steps

Get hands-on experience building a serverless API using Python, which will reinforce your understanding of the core concepts covered in this course.

Browse courses on Python

Show steps

Set up your Python development environment
Follow a tutorial on building a serverless API with Python
Deploy your API and test its functionality

Solve coding challenges related to AWS Lambda

Show steps

Put your Lambda skills to the test by working through a series of coding challenges, helping you solidify your understanding and overcome potential obstacles.

Browse courses on AWS Lambda

Show steps

Find coding challenges on platforms like HackerRank or LeetCode
Attempt to solve the challenges and review the solutions
Identify areas for improvement and practice those concepts

Follow a tutorial to build a serverless application using AWS Cognito

Show steps

Gain hands-on experience by following a guided tutorial that walks you through the process of building a serverless application with user authentication using AWS Cognito.

Browse courses on AWS Cognito

Show steps

Find a tutorial on building a serverless application with AWS Cognito
Follow the steps in the tutorial to create the application
Test the application and verify its functionality

Test Your Authentication Implementation

Show steps

Challenge yourself with practice exercises to test your authentication implementation, solidifying your understanding of how to secure your serverless applications.

Browse courses on Authentication

Show steps

Create a set of test cases for different authentication scenarios
Execute your test cases and analyze the results
Refine your authentication implementation based on your findings

Attend an AWS Serverless Workshop

Show steps

Immerse yourself in a hands-on AWS Serverless workshop to accelerate your learning and gain practical experience in building serverless applications.

Show steps

Research and identify an AWS Serverless workshop that aligns with your learning goals
Register for the workshop and prepare accordingly
Actively participate in the workshop and engage with the instructors

Attend a workshop on event-driven architectures using AWS

Show steps

Take your understanding of event-driven architectures to the next level by attending a workshop where you can engage with experts and work on practical examples.

Browse courses on Event-Driven Architectures

Show steps

Research and find a suitable workshop on event-driven architectures using AWS
Register for the workshop and attend all sessions
Actively participate in discussions and exercises
Connect with other participants and industry professionals

Develop a Serverless Application with Event-Driven Architecture

Show steps

Gain practical experience by building a serverless application that utilizes event-driven architecture, enhancing your ability to design and implement complex workflows.

Browse courses on Event-Driven Architecture

Show steps

Identify a problem or use case that can benefit from event-driven architecture
Design the workflow for your application
Implement your application using AWS Step Functions
Test and deploy your application

Build a complete serverless application with authentication and event-driven architecture

Show steps

Challenge yourself by undertaking a project that encompasses the key concepts of the course, allowing you to apply your learnings in a comprehensive manner.

Browse courses on Serverless Applications

Show steps

Plan and design the architecture of your application
Implement the application using AWS Lambda, Cognito, and Step Functions
Test and debug your application
Deploy your application to AWS
Monitor and maintain your application

Career center

Learners who complete Serverless Architectures on AWS will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Serverless Architect

Serverless Architects work to design, build, and maintain serverless applications. This course can give you a foundation in many of the tools and concepts you will need to be successful as a Serverless Architect. You'll learn about infrastructure as code, authentication, event-driven architectures, and workflow orchestration. These are all essential skills for a Serverless Architect, and this course can help you develop them.

See salaries and explore the career path for Serverless Architect

Cloud Architect

Cloud Architects design and manage cloud computing systems. This course can help you build a foundation in the skills you need to be successful as a Cloud Architect. You'll learn about infrastructure as code, serverless architectures, event-driven architectures, and workflow orchestration. These are all essential skills for a Cloud Architect, and this course can help you develop them.

See salaries and explore the career path for Cloud Architect

DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineers work to bridge the gap between development and operations teams. This course can help you build a foundation in the skills you need to be successful as a DevOps Engineer. You'll learn about infrastructure as code, serverless architectures, event-driven architectures, and workflow orchestration. These are all essential skills for a DevOps Engineer, and this course can help you develop them.

See salaries and explore the career path for DevOps Engineer

Software Engineer

Software Engineers design, develop, and maintain software applications. This course can help you build a foundation in the skills you need to be successful as a Software Engineer. You'll learn about infrastructure as code, serverless architectures, event-driven architectures, and workflow orchestration. These are all essential skills for a Software Engineer, and this course can help you develop them.

See salaries and explore the career path for Software Engineer

Data Engineer

Data Engineers design, build, and maintain data pipelines. This course can help you build a foundation in the skills you need to be successful as a Data Engineer. You'll learn about infrastructure as code, serverless architectures, event-driven architectures, and workflow orchestration. These are all essential skills for a Data Engineer, and this course can help you develop them.

See salaries and explore the career path for Data Engineer

Cloud Security Engineer

Cloud Security Engineers design and implement security measures for cloud computing systems. This course can help you build a foundation in the skills you need to be successful as a Cloud Security Engineer. You'll learn about infrastructure as code, serverless architectures, event-driven architectures, and workflow orchestration. These are all essential skills for a Cloud Security Engineer, and this course can help you develop them.

See salaries and explore the career path for Cloud Security Engineer

Systems Administrator

Systems Administrators manage and maintain computer systems. This course can help you build a foundation in the skills you need to be successful as a Systems Administrator. You'll learn about infrastructure as code, serverless architectures, event-driven architectures, and workflow orchestration. These are all essential skills for a Systems Administrator, and this course can help you develop them.

See salaries and explore the career path for Systems Administrator

Network Engineer

Network Engineers design, build, and maintain computer networks. This course can help you build a foundation in the skills you need to be successful as a Network Engineer. You'll learn about infrastructure as code, serverless architectures, event-driven architectures, and workflow orchestration. These are all essential skills for a Network Engineer, and this course can help you develop them.

See salaries and explore the career path for Network Engineer

Database Administrator

Database Administrators manage and maintain databases. This course can help you build a foundation in the skills you need to be successful as a Database Administrator. You'll learn about infrastructure as code, serverless architectures, event-driven architectures, and workflow orchestration. These are all essential skills for a Database Administrator, and this course can help you develop them.

See salaries and explore the career path for Database Administrator

IT Manager

IT Managers plan and direct the activities of an organization's IT department. This course can help you build a foundation in the skills you need to be successful as an IT Manager. You'll learn about infrastructure as code, serverless architectures, event-driven architectures, and workflow orchestration. These are all essential skills for an IT Manager, and this course can help you develop them.

See salaries and explore the career path for IT Manager

IT Consultant

IT Consultants provide advice and guidance to organizations on their IT systems. This course can help you build a foundation in the skills you need to be successful as an IT Consultant. You'll learn about infrastructure as code, serverless architectures, event-driven architectures, and workflow orchestration. These are all essential skills for an IT Consultant, and this course can help you develop them.

See salaries and explore the career path for IT Consultant

Business Analyst

Business Analysts work with businesses to identify and solve their business problems. This course can help you build a foundation in the skills you need to be successful as a Business Analyst. You'll learn about infrastructure as code, serverless architectures, event-driven architectures, and workflow orchestration. These are all essential skills for a Business Analyst, and this course can help you develop them.

See salaries and explore the career path for Business Analyst

Project Manager

Project Managers plan and execute projects. This course can help you build a foundation in the skills you need to be successful as a Project Manager. You'll learn about infrastructure as code, serverless architectures, event-driven architectures, and workflow orchestration. These are all essential skills for a Project Manager, and this course can help you develop them.

See salaries and explore the career path for Project Manager

Technical Writer

Technical Writers create and maintain technical documentation. This course may be useful for you if you are interested in becoming a Technical Writer. You'll learn about infrastructure as code, serverless architectures, event-driven architectures, and workflow orchestration. These are all concepts that you may need to write about as a Technical Writer.

See salaries and explore the career path for Technical Writer

Teacher

Teachers educate students in a variety of subjects. This course may be useful for you if you are interested in becoming a Teacher. You'll learn about infrastructure as code, serverless architectures, event-driven architectures, and workflow orchestration. These are all concepts that you may need to teach about as a Teacher.

See salaries and explore the career path for Teacher

Serverless Architectures on AWS

What's inside

Learning objective

Syllabus

Good to know

Save this course

Activities

Career center

Reading list

Share

Similar courses