Managing AWS accounts effectively is essential for ensuring security, cost efficiency, and streamlined operations. In this episode, Cobus Bernard delves into the critical steps and best practices every developer and team should adopt. From the initial setup of a new AWS account to advanced automation techniques with Terraform, the conversation covers everything you need to build a robust cloud management strategy. Cobus emphasizes the importance of a multi-account approach and highlights the role of Identity Center in securing access. The episode explores the significance of CI/CD pipelines, the monitoring power of AWS CloudTrail, and practical advice for setting up budget alerts to avoid unexpected costs. Whether you’re new to AWS or a seasoned professional, this episode offers actionable insights to elevate your account management practices.

With Cobus Bernard, Developer Advocate, AWS

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AWS Account Setup: My 10-Step Checklist After 14 Years

Ever dreamed of stepping back in time to the golden age of personal computing? In this episode of the AWS Developers Podcast, we journey back to the 1980s with Ricardo Sueiras, where we explore the iconic Commodore 64. Discover the challenges and triumphs of programming on this legendary machine, from the limitations of hardware to the vibrant community that formed around it. We'll delve into the unique sound capabilities of the C64, explore how modern tools like Amazon Q Developer can assist with retro programming, and learn how to tackle the challenges of converting basic programs to assembly language.

This isn't just a nostalgic trip down memory lane. Join us as we discuss how the experiences of early programmers, with their deep understanding of hardware and reliance on community support, continue to shape modern software development. Learn how generative AI tools like Amazon Q can enhance your coding experience, whether you're working on a retro project or building the next big thing. Prepare to be inspired by the ingenuity of early programmers and discover how the past can inform the future of software development.

With Ricardo Sueiras, Developer Advocate, AWS

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Commodore 64

The Commodore 64 programming reference guide (Consider making a donation)

Amazon Q for Developers

Ric’s blog post: Back to the future: Writing 6502 assembler with Amazon Q Developer

A framework to adopt generative AI assistants for builders

Create your free AWS Builder ID account.

In this episode of the AWS Developers Podcast, we dive into the world of aquatic analytics!

We explore how Swimming Australia leverages the power of data, analytics, and computer vision with AWS Panorama to deliver real-time training pool insights.

Join us as we uncover how machine learning helps coaches optimize swimmer performance and streamline pool operations, all powered by the cloud.

With Annie Naveh, Senior Data Scientist, AWS

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Swimming AU Team

Blog : How Swimming Australia uses machine learning for real-time training pool analytics with AWS Panorama

Sparta 2 and swimming

AWS Panorama

Kinesis Video Stream

In this special episode of the AWS Developers Podcast, Tiffany and Seb sit down with Jeff Barr, VP and Chief Evangelist at AWS, to celebrate 20 incredible years of the AWS News blog. Jeff shares the origin story of the blog, the values that shaped its growth, and his unique approach to making technical concepts accessible to developers worldwide.

Jeff also reflects on some of the blog’s milestone moments, from covering the beta release of Amazon SQS in 2004 to the launches of Amazon S3 and EC2 in 2006.

With the announcement of his decision to step away from the AWS News blog to focus on deep-dive development activities, Jeff opens up about what’s next for him and his passion for technology.

Join us as we celebrate two decades of impactful blogging and gain insights into Jeff’s remarkable journey at AWS.

With Jeff Barr, VP, Chief Evangelist, AWS

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Jeff’s post to announce the 20th anniversary of the AWS News blog channel

The very first post on the AWS News blog channel

Amazon SQS beta (21 Apr 2005)

Amazon S3 launch (14 Mar 2006)

Amazon SQS launch (13 Jul 2006)

Amazon EC2 beta (25 Aug 2006)

In this episode, cloud analyst and observer Corey Quinn shares his observation about trends and news from this week's AWS re:Invent conference,

With Corey Quinn, Cloud Economist, The Duckbill Group.

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Last week in AWS podcasts and newsletter.

Get the details of the main launches at re:Invent, read the AWS News blog

In this episode of the AWS Developers Podcast, Tiffany and Seb discuss with Salih aboutthe new capabilities of AWS Amplify AI Kit, focusing on how it simplifies the process of building cloud-powered applications with generative AI. They explore the features of Amplify, including its ease of use for front-end developers and the integration of AI capabilities. The conversation also touches on cost considerations, future developments for the Amplify AI Kit, and practical examples of applications that can be built using this technology.

With Muhammed Salih Güler, Developer Advocate, AWS

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AWS Amplify

AWS Amplify GitHub

AWS Amplify Discord

AWS Amplify UI Library

AWS Amplify sample code

AWS Amplify gen 2 in the AWS Developers Podcast

AWS Amplify AI Kit

AWS Amplify AI Kit Getting Started

AWS Amplify AI Kit tutorial

AWS Amplify AI Kit a 8 minutes video to show you how to build a chat app

Blog : Create a Customized AI-Based Chat Interface With Your Application Data

Blog : Build a Travel Planner with React Native, AWS Amplify, and Amazon Bedrock Knowledge Base

Blog : Building RAG-based applications with AWS Amplify AI Kit and Neon Postgres

In this episode of the AWS Developers Podcast, Seb and Ran Isenberg discuss the automation of IAM policies across multiple AWS accounts. They explore the challenges faced in managing security and access in a multi-account environment, the design and implementation of an automation architecture that simplifies these processes, and the significant improvements in developer experience and operational efficiency achieved through this automation. Ran shares insights into the open-source project that supports this automation and discusses future enhancements and community engagement.

With Ran Isenberg, Software Architect, CyberArk

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Ran the builder web site

The GitHub repo we talked about: Auto Cross Account Access Service

[Blog] : Serverless Governance of Software Deployed with AWS Service Catalog

[Blog] : Amazon CloudFormation Custom Resources Best Practices with CDK and Python Examples

[Blog] : AWS Security Best Practices: Leveraging IAM for Service-to-Service Authentication and Authorization

[Blog] : Export CloudWatch Logs to Third-party Observability Tools with Serverless

In this episode of the AWS Developers Podcast, we discuss the Multi-Agent Orchestrator, an open-source framework designed to facilitate the orchestration of multiple AI agents. The conversation covers the challenges of building generative AI solutions, the need for specialized agents, and how the orchestrator functions as a smart router for directing user queries to the appropriate agents. They explore real-world use cases, including an e-commerce support system, and discuss the integration of new agents into the framework. The episode also compares the orchestrator with Amazon Bedrock's Converse API, highlighting the unique capabilities of the orchestrator in managing multiple agents.

With Corneliu Croitoru and Anthony Bernabeu, Prototyping Architects, AWS.

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The multi agent orchestrator

Use case 1: From ‘Bonjour’ to ‘Boarding Pass’: Multilingual AI Chatbot for Flight Reservations

Use case 2: Beyond Auto-Replies: Building an AI-Powered E-commerce Support system

Use case 3: Speak Up, AI: Voicing Your Agents with Amazon Connect, Lex, and Bedrock

In this episode of the AWS Developers Podcast, Seb speaks with Peter Lavelle and Edward Sun about Twilio, and the complexities of authorization in cloud applications. They discuss the evolution of Twilio Flex, the challenges faced in implementing a sophisticated authorization model, and the decision-making process behind choosing between graph-based and policy-based authorization systems. The conversation also highlights the benefits of Amazon Verified Permissions (AVP) and the Cedar Policy Language, emphasizing the importance of decoupling authorization logic from business logic for better scalability and maintainability. This conversation delves into the implementation and benefits of AWS Verified Permissions (AVP) and the Cedar policy language. The speakers discuss the Quick Start experience for users, the challenges of policy-based systems, and the importance of automated reasoning in policy verification. They also explore metadata management, the flexibility of local versus central evaluation in authorization, and the implementation timeline for Twilio's use of AVP. The discussion highlights the growing adoption of these technologies and their potential future applications.

With Peter Lavelle, Principal Software Engineer, Twilio and Edward Sun, Solution Architect, AWS.

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Twilio

Google Zanzibar

Amazon Verified Permission

Cedar: Learn about the language, tutorial and playground

AWS blog: How we designed Cedar to be intuitive to use, fast, and safe

AWS blog: Authorize API Gateway APIs using Amazon Verified Permissions

In this episode of the AWS Developers Podcast, Julian Wood hosts a discussion with Marc Brooker, a distinguished engineer involved in the creation of AWS Lambda. They explore the origins of Lambda, its evolution, and the impact of serverless technology on modern computing. The conversation delves into customer-centric innovations, the challenges of event-driven architectures, and the future of serverless in the context of generative AI. Mark reflects on the journey of Lambda, the lessons learned, and the exciting possibilities that lie ahead for serverless technology.

With Marc Brooker, VP/Distinguished Engineer, AWS and Julian Wood, Developer Advocate, AWS

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AWS Lambda

Firecracker microVM

How Lambda loads data from the block devices