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Dive Deep into Spatial Computing on the AWS Developers Podcast This week on the AWS Developers Podcast, we're blasting off into the future with a deep dive into spatial computing!

What you'll learn:

- Demystifying spatial computing: We'll unpack what it is and how it differs from traditional mobile development. - Beyond the device: Sure, the headsets and AR glasses are cool, but that's just the tip of the iceberg. We'll explore the hidden world that powers spatial experiences: 3D object creation, storage, and display - Integration with game engines - The critical backend infrastructure – secure, scalable, and cost-effective

Why you should listen:

Whether you're curious about this emerging field or ready to jump in and develop your own spatial app, this episode is your one-stop shop!

Join us and:

- Gain an understanding of spatial computing - Learn about the essential backend services needed for success on AWS - Get the inspiration and knowledge to kickstart your spatial development journey

Ready to build the future? Tune in now!

With Peter Daukintis, Principal Prototyper, AWS

AWS Spatial computing blog channel

A visual assets management system

This week's episode of the AWS Developers podcast dives into the CloudFront Hosting Toolkit, a command-line tool designed to streamline web application deployment on AWS. The podcast explores how the toolkit simplifies the process by enabling deployment to Amazon S3 with exposure through CloudFront. Additionally, it delves into the creation of an automated deployment pipeline linked to your Git repository. Listeners will gain insights into configuring advanced features like dynamic routing for the latest application version, eliminating the need for cache invalidation. The episode offers a comprehensive overview of the CloudFront Hosting Toolkit and guidance on getting started.

With Achraf Souk, Edge Specialist SA, AWS and Corneliu Croitoru

https://www.linkedin.com/in/achrafsouk/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/corneliucroitoru/

**Links**

Here are the links to the tools, technologies, or articles we mentioned in this episode.

Amazon CloudFront hosting toolkit

https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/networking-and-content-delivery/introducing-cloudfront-hosting-toolkit/

AWS CodePipeline

https://docs.aws.amazon.com/codepipeline/latest/userguide/welcome.html

Amazon CloudFront functions

https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AmazonCloudFront/latest/DeveloperGuide/cloudfront-functions.html

Amazon CloudFront Key Value Store

https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AmazonCloudFront/latest/DeveloperGuide/kvs-with-functions.html

AWS CodeBuild

https://docs.aws.amazon.com/codebuild/latest/userguide/welcome.html

AWS Step Functions

https://docs.aws.amazon.com/step-functions/latest/dg/welcome.html

Build on AWS Edge

https://aws.amazon.com/developer/application-security-performance/?whats-new-cards.sort-by=item.additionalFields.postDateTime&whats-new-cards.sort-order=desc&public-talk-id.sort-by=item.additionalFields.DisplayDate&public-talk-id.sort-order=desc&blogs-id.sort-by=item.additionalFields.createdDate&blogs-id.sort-order=desc

A/B Testing on AWS

https://aws.amazon.com/developer/application-security-performance/articles/a-b-testing/

This week's episode of the AWS Developers podcast dives into the CloudFront Hosting Toolkit, a command-line tool designed to streamline web application deployment on AWS. The podcast explores how the toolkit simplifies the process by enabling deployment to Amazon S3 with exposure through CloudFront. Additionally, it delves into the creation of an automated deployment pipeline linked to your Git repository. Listeners will gain insights into configuring advanced features like dynamic routing for the latest application version, eliminating the need for cache invalidation. The episode offers a comprehensive overview of the CloudFront Hosting Toolkit and guidance on getting started.

With Achraf Souk, Edge Specialist SA, AWS ; With Corneliu Croitoru, Prototyping Architect, AWS

Amazon CloudFront hosting toolkit

AWS CodePipeline

Amazon CloudFront functions

Amazon CloudFront Key Value Store

AWS CodeBuild

AWS Step Functions

Build on AWS Edge

A/B Testing on AWS

This episode dives into the Amazon Bedrock Converse API, a new release that simplifies integrating large language models (LLMs) into your applications. We'll talk with Dennis from the AWS Developer Experience team about how Converse tackles common integration challenges, and explores the concept of tools for unlocking new orchestration capabilities for LLMs. By the end, you'll be equipped to get the most out of foundation models on Amazon Bedrock.

With Dennis Traub, Developer Advocate, AWS

Links

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Here are the links to the tools, technologies, or articles we mentioned in this episode.

Amazon Bedrock Converse API - https://docs.aws.amazon.com/bedrock/latest/userguide/conversation-inference.html

A developer’s guide to Bedrock’s new Converse API (Dennis’ blog post series) - https://community.aws/content/2dtauBCeDa703x7fDS9Q30MJoBA/amazon-bedrock-converse-api-developer-guide

Getting started with the Amazon Bedrock Converse API (James blog posts series, showing tools in action) - https://community.aws/content/2hHgVE7Lz6Jj1vFv39zSzzlCilG/getting-started-with-the-amazon-bedrock-converse-api?lang=en

Another blog post about using tools with converse API, Davide Gallitelli - https://dgallitelli95.medium.com/amazon-bedrock-explained-with-memes-converse-api-and-tool-usage-w-anthropic-claude-3-001c341347ca

Dennis’ example to use tools (in python) : the page from the Amazon Bedrock documentation and the full source code on GitHub -

https://docs.aws.amazon.com/bedrock/latest/userguide/bedrock-runtime_example_bedrock-runtime_Scenario_ToolUseDemo_AnthropicClaude_section.html

https://github.com/awsdocs/aws-doc-sdk-examples/tree/main/python/example_code/bedrock-runtime/cross-model-scenarios/tool_use_demo

Join us as we dive into an inspiring conversation from the AWS Summit in Stockholm with Matt Houghton, an AWS Ambassador and Community Builder. Matt shares insights on his team at CDL and their monumental achievement of migrating 600 Oracle databases to RDS Postgres. 🗂️💡

Tune in to hear how they convert schemas, modified applications, migrate data, and automated the whole process. But most importantly hear how Oracle DBAs were involved and how they job moved from DBA to Data engineers? 🤔

Don't miss out! 🎧

#AWS #CloudComputing #AWSCommunity #TechPodcast #DatabaseMigration #AWSDevelopers

CDL

https://www.cdl.co.uk/

Matt Houghton on Linked In

https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-houghton-06b59010a/

Matt's session at AWS re:Invent 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gpEbbx2Hy0

AWS RDS Prescriptive Guidance - Amazon RDS Monitoring and Alerting

https://docs.aws.amazon.com/prescriptive-guidance/latest/amazon-rds-monitoring-alerting/overview.html

AWS Schema Conversion Tool

https://aws.amazon.com/dms/schema-conversion-tool/

Qlik Data Capture

https://www.qlik.com/us/change-data-capture/data-capture

AWS Database Migration Service

https://aws.amazon.com/dms/

Migration Oracle databases to Amazon RDS, a tutorial

https://aws.amazon.com/tutorials/move-to-managed/migrate-oracle-to-amazon-rds/

Training at a Cloud Guru

https://www.pluralsight.com/cloud-guru

Seb, the new host of this show

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastienstormacq/

This episode dives into the Amazon Bedrock Converse API, a new release that simplifies integrating large language models (LLMs) into your applications.

We talk with Dennis from the AWS Developer Experience team about how Converse tackles common integration challenges, and explores the concept of tools for unlocking new orchestration capabilities for LLMs.

By the end, you'll be equipped to get the most out of foundation models on Amazon Bedrock.

With Dennis Traub, Developer Advocate, AWS

Amazon Bedrock Converse API

A developer's guide to Bedrock's new Converse API (Dennis' blog post series)

Getting started with the Amazon Bedrock Converse API (James blog posts series, showing tools in action)

Another blog post about using tools with converse API, Davide Gallitelli

Dennis' example to use tools (in python) from the page from the Amazon Bedrock documentation

The full source code of the documentation examples on GitHub

Join us as we dive into an inspiring conversation from the AWS Summit in Stockholm with Matt Houghton, an AWS Ambassador and Community Builder. Matt shares insights on his team at CDL and their monumental achievement of migrating 600 Oracle databases to RDS Postgres. 🗂️💡

Tune in to hear how they convert schemas, modified applications, migrate data, and automated the whole process. But most importantly hear how Oracle DBAs were involved and how they job moved from DBA to Data engineers? 🤔

Don't miss out! 🎧

#AWS #CloudComputing #AWSCommunity #TechPodcast #DatabaseMigration #AWSDevelopers.

With Matt Houghton, Data Architect, CDL

Matt's session at AWS re:Invent 2022

AWS RDS Prescriptive Guidance - Amazon RDS Monitoring and Alerting

AWS Schema Conversion Tool

Qlik Data Capture

AWS Database Migration Service

Migration Oracle databases to Amazon RDS, a tutorial

Training at a Cloud Guru

In this compelling episode, hosts Dave and Morgan are joined by Rebekah Kulidzan,

a seasoned Go-to-Market Specialist at AWS specializing in Integration Services. Rebekah

leads the charge in technical business development and strategy, enabling customers to

revolutionize their applications through adoption of event-driven architectures.

The conversation kicks off with an in-depth look at the role of a "Go to Market

Specialist" and the essential strategies behind application modernization. Learn how

tech teams leverage AWS Integration Services to meld seamlessly into domain-specific groups,

boosting both agility and communication.

The latter half of our episode shifts focus to the crucial balance between mental health and

career growth in the tech industry. Rebekah shares her expert insights on maintaining mental

wellness during career transitions. She also introduces us to the transformative work of

Pathways Collective, an online coaching and mentoring platform that guides professionals

through career changes, ensuring they achieve their goals while maintaining mental balance.

Whether you're considering a shift into tech or simply looking to take control of your

professional life, this episode serves as a vital resource to understand the dynamic

interplay between technology and personal well-being.

Pathways Collective –

https://pathwcollective.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/pathwcollective/

https://www.instagram.com/pathwcollective/

https://twitter.com/pathwcollective

Rebekah on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rkulidzan/

Rebekah on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rkulidzan/

Rebekah on Twitter - https://twitter.com/

Rebekah on Github - https://github.com/rkulidzan/

Rebekah’s Website - https://rkulidzan.com/

Morgan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorgantWillis

Morgan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgan-willis-001/

Morgan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganwilliscloud

Dave on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedavedev

Dave on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidisbitski

** Please note **

During minutes 33 through 39 of this episode, we talk openly about mental health issues and

topics related to recovery. We are speaking from our lived experience, training and research

but are not medical professionals. If you identify with any of the thoughts shared and feel

you would like to talk to someone, please reach out to your GP, contact Mind, or the Anxiety

UK helpline. Information, services and helplines for those struggling with, or impacted by

someone else’s, addiction can be found on the NHS website.

**

Mental Health In The Workplace: The High Cost Of Depression -

https://www.forbes.com/sites/mariaminor/2021/01/20/mental-health-in-the-workplace-the-high-cost-of-depression/

Application Integration on AWS - https://aws.amazon.com/products/application-integration/

EventStorming - https://aws-samples.github.io/eda-on-aws/eventstorming/

Application Integration and Open Source on AWS -

https://github.com/rkulidzan/awesome-app-integration

Serverlessland - https://serverlessland.com/search?search=integration

Serverlessland Step Functions and Integration Services -

https://serverlessland.com/content/service/step-functions/guides/integrating-step-functions-with-containerized-workloads/10-introduction

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In the grand finale of our six-part AWS Certification Exam Prep Series, join

hosts Dave and Caroline as they chat with Anya Derbakova, a Senior Startup Solutions

Architect at AWS, known for weaving social media magic, and Ted Trentler, a Senior AWS

Technical Instructor with a knack for simplifying the complex.

We journey beyond the technical realms to explore the treasure trove of resources provided

by AWS to ensure your success in the Solutions Architect Associate Exam. This episode not

only serves as your ultimate guide to the best study resources but also recaps the

invaluable insights shared throughout our series.

Embark on this final venture with us as we delve into the extensive array of free and paid

resources designed to elevate your learning experience, from interactive labs and digital

badges to comprehensive guides and community support. Whether you're starting your AWS

journey or looking to validate and showcase your skills, AWS offers an ecosystem of learning

paths tailored to your aspirations.

In this episode, we highlight:

• AWS Skill Builder's extensive library of lessons and labs, coupled with an affordable paid

tier for enhanced learning.

• Cloud Quest and AWS Educate, offering free labs and credits to kickstart your journey.

• The definitive AWS Solutions Architect Ramp Up Guide for a structured learning approach.

• Leveraging AWS Free Tier and workshops for hands-on experience and building real-world

projects.

• The significance of community engagement through AWS User Groups, Summits, and Twitch

shows for interactive learning and networking.

• Practical advice on exam registration, understanding the certification lifecycle, and

strategies for recertification to maintain your credentials.

Join us as we consolidate our learnings, reinforce our preparation strategies, and set our

sights on not just passing the exam but becoming proficient AWS builders. Let's architect

our success together!

Anya on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annadderbakova/

Ted on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ttrentler

Ted on LinkedIn: https://linkedin/in/tedtrentler

Caroline on Twitter: https://twitter.com/carolinegluck

Caroline on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cgluck/

Dave on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedavedev

Dave on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidisbitski

AWS Educate - Gives $50 in signup credits: https://aws.amazon.com/education/awseducate/

AWS Cloud Quest: https://aws.amazon.com/training/digital/aws-cloud-quest/

AWS Solutions Architect Ramp Up Guide - Has both free and Paid for learning.

https://d1.awsstatic.com/training-and-certification/ramp-up_guides/Ramp-Up_Guide_Architect.pdf

AWS Free Tier Accounts: https://aws.amazon.com/free/ -

AWS Workshops: https://workshops.aws/

Get some digital Bling while you learn with Digital Badges from Credly:

https://community.aws/content/2amRr40y98o4lrV7n2YJHKTszso/validate-your-aws-cloud-knowledge-with-aws-learning-knowledge-badges

Don’t just get certified be a builder! Builders Build! Build something that interests you -

A Wordpress blog, A Minecraft server. ML object analysis of your drone video. Look at the

cloud resume challenge for AWS by Forrest Brazeal

https://cloudresumechallenge.dev/docs/the-challenge/aws/

AWS on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/aws

Use Party Rock (Gen A)I as a study Buddy:

https://partyrock.aws/u/tedtrent/KQtYIhbJb/Solutions-Architect-Study-Buddy

AWS Educate: https://aws.amazon.com/education/awseducate/

Serverlessland: https://serverlessland.com/

AWS Global Summits - https://aws.amazon.com/events/summits

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Welcome to part five in the AWS Certification Exam Prep Mini-Series! Whether

you're an aspiring cloud enthusiast or a seasoned developer looking to deepen your

architectural acumen, you've landed in the perfect spot. In this six-part saga, we're

demystifying the pivotal role of a Solutions Architect in the AWS cloud computing cosmos.

In this episode, Dave and Caroline chat with Anya Derbakova, a Senior Startup Solutions

Architect at AWS, known for weaving social media magic, and Ted Trentler, a Senior AWS

Technical Instructor with a knack for simplifying the complex. Unravel the strategies and

best practices for designing cost-optimized architectures on AWS. Covering 20% of the exam's

scored content, this episode zeroes in on maximizing efficiency and reducing costs across

your cloud infrastructure.

Discover the art of balancing performance with cost-effectiveness as we delve into AWS cost

management services, cost-optimized storage and compute solutions, and the nuances of

designing database and network architectures that won't break the bank.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

• Utilizing AWS cost management service features and tools, including cost allocation tags,

multi-account billing, and the AWS Free Tier.

• Designing cost-optimized storage solutions with AWS services like Amazon FSx, EFS, S3, and

EBS, including data lifecycle policies and backup strategies.

• Rightsizing and optimizing compute resources to meet your workload requirements

efficiently, from instance selection to utilizing serverless and distributed compute

strategies.

• Strategies for cost-optimized database solutions, focusing on caching, data retention,

capacity planning, and replication to enhance performance while managing costs.

• Crafting network architectures that minimize costs associated with data transfer,

leveraging AWS services and features to reduce expenses while maintaining robust

connectivity.

Whether you're fine-tuning existing systems or building from the ground up, we'll provide

you with the tools and insights to make cost-aware decisions without sacrificing

functionality!

Anya on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annadderbakova/

Ted on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ttrentler

Ted on LinkedIn: https://linkedin/in/tedtrentler

Caroline on Twitter: https://twitter.com/carolinegluck

Caroline on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cgluck/

Dave on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedavedev

Dave on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidisbitski

AWS SAA Exam Guide -

https://d1.awsstatic.com/training-and-certification/docs-sa-assoc/AWS-Certified-Solutions-Architect-Associate_Exam-Guide.pdf

Party Rock for Exam Study -

https://partyrock.aws/u/tedtrent/KQtYIhbJb/Solutions-Architect-Study-Buddy

All Things AWS Training - Links to Self-paced and Instructor Led

https://aws.amazon.com/training/

AWS Skill Builder – Free CPE Course -

https://explore.skillbuilder.aws/learn/course/134/aws-cloud-practitioner-essentials

AWS Free Workshops - https://workshops.aws/

Running a Minecraft server on Amazon ECS with Spot Pricing:

https://github.com/vatertime/minecraft-spot-pricing

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