Welcome to part four 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 fourth episode, Caroline and Dave chat again 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. Together, we will step

into the realm of performance, where we untangle the complexities of designing

high-performing architectures in the cloud. We dissect the essentials of high-performing

storage solutions, dive deep into elastic compute services for scaling and cost efficiency,

and unravel the intricacies of optimizing database solutions for unparalleled performance.

Expect to uncover:

• The spectrum of AWS storage services and their optimal use cases, from Amazon S3's

versatility to the shared capabilities of Amazon EFS.

• How to leverage Amazon EC2, Auto Scaling, and Load Balancing to create elastic compute

solutions that adapt to your needs.

• Insights into serverless computing paradigms with AWS Lambda and Fargate, highlighting the

shift towards de-coupled architectures.

• Strategies for selecting high-performing database solutions, including the transition from

on-premise databases to AWS-managed services like RDS and the benefits of caching with

Amazon ElastiCache.

• A real-world scenario where we'll navigate the challenge of processing hundreds of

thousands of online votes in minutes, testing your understanding and application of

high-performing AWS architectures.

Whether you're dealing with vast amounts of data, requiring robust compute power, or

ensuring your architecture can handle peak loads without a hitch, we've got you covered!

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 Skill Builder – Learning Badges -

https://explore.skillbuilder.aws/learn/public/learning_plan/view/1044/solutions-architect-knowledge-badge-readiness-path

AWS Usergroup Communities: https://aws.amazon.com/developer/community/usergroups

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Welcome to part three 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 third episode, join Caroline and Dave as they host a riveting discussion with two

cloud virtuosos - 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. Together, they embark on a narrative journey through the

clouds, sharing their personal paths to mastering AWS, elucidating the essence of the

Solutions Architect role, and breaking down the AWS Certification labyrinth.

Expect to uncover:

Overview of Exam Domain 2: Design Resilient Architectures (26% of scored test content):

• Emphasis on designing scalable and loosely coupled architectures.

• Introduction to API creation and management.

• Utilization of AWS managed services for efficiency.

• Principles of microservices design for robust applications.

• Strategies for horizontal and vertical scaling.

• Understanding of load balancing techniques.

• Comparison of storage types: Object, Block, File.

Designing Highly Available and/or Fault-Tolerant Architectures:

• Exploration of AWS global infrastructure: Availability Zones, AWS Regions, Amazon Route

53.

• Basics of networking concepts, including route tables.

• Disaster recovery (DR) strategies: backup and restore, pilot light, warm standby,

active-active failover, RPO, RTO.

• Immutable infrastructure for consistent deployment.

• Storage options and their characteristics: durability, replication.

• Enhancing workload visibility with tools like AWS X-Ray.

Sample Exam Question:

• Scenario involving a two-tier application architecture with resilience considerations,

focusing on EC2 instances across public and private subnets within a single Availability

Zone.

This series is your beacon through the fog of cloud computing, illuminating the path to AWS

mastery. Whether you're aiming to elevate your career, transition roles, or simply quench

your curiosity about the cloud, tune in to transform your understanding of AWS and gear up

for success in the Solutions Architect realm.

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 Skill Builder – Learning Badges -

https://explore.skillbuilder.aws/learn/public/learning_plan/view/1044/solutions-architect-knowledge-badge-readiness-path

AWS Well-Architected Framework -

https://docs.aws.amazon.com/wellarchitected/latest/framework/welcome.html

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Welcome to part two 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 second episode, join Caroline and Dave as they host a riveting discussion with two

cloud virtuosos - 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. Together, they embark on a narrative journey through the clouds

and break down the AWS Certification labyrinth.

Expect to uncover:

Designing Secure Access to AWS Resources:

• Introduction to IAM for identity management.

• Role switching with AWS STS.

• Multi-account strategies using AWS Control Tower and federation with IAM roles.

Designing Secure Workloads and Applications:

• Architecting VPCs.

• Implementing layered security models with security groups, NACLs, and gateways.

Determining Appropriate Data Security Controls:

• Data access, governance, and responsibility.

• Data recovery, retention, and classification strategies.

• Encryption and key management practices.

Anatomy of an Exam Question:

• Exam question formats: Multiple Choice and Multiple Response.

• Dissecting questions: Stem, key, and distractors.

• Scenario-based questions reflecting real-life challenges.

• Alignment with the Well-Architected Framework.

Sample Exam Question:

• Scenario-based question on enabling software patch downloads for EC2 instances in private

subnets without direct internet access.

Whether you're aiming to elevate your career, transition roles, or simply quench your

curiosity about the cloud, tune in to transform your understanding of AWS and gear up for

success in the Solutions Architect realm.

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 Skill Builder – Learning Badges -

https://explore.skillbuilder.aws/learn/public/learning_plan/view/1044/solutions-architect-knowledge-badge-readiness-path

AWS Well-Architected Framework -

https://docs.aws.amazon.com/wellarchitected/latest/framework/welcome.html

Controlling the Network Free Lab -

https://explore.skillbuilder.aws/learn/course/internal/view/elearning/11237/controlling-the-network-amazon

Exam Prep Official Practice Question Set: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate

(SAA-C03 - English) -

https://explore.skillbuilder.aws/learn/course/external/view/elearning/13266/aws-certified-solutions-architect-associate-official-practice-question-set-saa-c03-english?saa=sec&sec=prep

AWS Skill Builder - Networking Core - Knowledge Badge Readiness Path -

https://explore.skillbuilder.aws/learn/public/learning_plan/view/1944/networking-core-knowledge-badge-readiness-path

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Welcome to the inaugural episode of our much-anticipated 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 first episode, join Caroline and Dave as they host a riveting discussion with two

cloud virtuosos - 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. Together, they embark on a narrative journey through the

clouds, sharing their personal paths to mastering AWS, elucidating the essence of the

Solutions Architect role, and breaking down the AWS Certification labyrinth.

Expect to uncover:

• Insider insights into the day-to-day of a Solutions Architect and how this role is pivotal

in shaping cloud infrastructure.

• A comprehensive guide to the AWS Certification process: from choosing the right

certificate to match your job role to understanding the nuances of exam preparation.

• Expert tips on navigating the AWS exam landscape, with a detailed anatomy of exam

questions to help you think like an architect.

This series is your beacon through the fog of cloud computing, illuminating the path to AWS

mastery. Whether you're aiming to elevate your career, transition roles, or simply quench

your curiosity about the cloud, tune in to transform your understanding of AWS and gear up

for success in the Solutions Architect realm.

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 Skill Builder – Learning Badges -

https://explore.skillbuilder.aws/learn/public/learning_plan/view/1044/solutions-architect-knowledge-badge-readiness-path

AWS Well-Architected Framework -

https://docs.aws.amazon.com/wellarchitected/latest/framework/welcome.html

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🚀 Dive into the world of AI with Morgan Willis, Principal Cloud Technologist for

AWS, as she interviews Clare Liguori, a Senior Principal Software Engineer at AWS and one of

the visionaries behind Amazon Q. Discover the secrets behind this groundbreaking Generative

AI conversational assistant designed exclusively for AWS builders. Amazon Q is

revolutionizing how developers engage with AWS, offering unparalleled support in

architecture, best practices, documentation, and more. With its ever-evolving capabilities,

Amazon Q ensures that every query is met with the most relevant and actionable advice,

seamlessly bridging the gap between AI assistance and human expertise when necessary.

But that's not all – when integrated within an IDE, Amazon Q transforms into an

indispensable coding companion, providing not just explanations and code generation, but

also critical insights for debugging and optimization. Clare takes us on a behind-the-scenes

tour of Amazon Q's development, revealing how it empowers developers at every stage, from

ideation to deployment. Learn how you can leverage Amazon Q today to supercharge your

development workflow and get a sneak peek at what the future holds for this incredible tool.

Whether you're coding, debugging, or planning your next big AWS project, this episode is

your gateway to unlocking the full potential of Amazon Q for builders!

Clare on Twitter: https://twitter.com/clare_liguori

Clare on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clareliguori/

Clare’s Bio: https://www.clareliguori.com/

Clare’s Git: https://github.com/clareliguori

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

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

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

[BLOG] Clare’s Builders Library Article on Automating Safe Hands-Off Deployments -

https://aws.amazon.com/builders-library/automating-safe-hands-off-deployments

[BLOG] Amazon Q brings generative AI-powered assistance to IT pros and developers (preview)

-

https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/aws/amazon-q-brings-generative-ai-powered-assistance-to-it-pros-and-developers-preview/

[DOCS] Amazon Q for Builder Use -

https://docs.aws.amazon.com/amazonq/latest/aws-builder-use-ug/what-is.html

[DOCS] Amazon Q Feature Development (/dev)

https://docs.aws.amazon.com/amazonq/latest/aws-builder-use-ug/feature-dev.html

[PODCAST] Episode 015 – DevOps at Amazon with Clare Liguori

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1SrKTcVEDgIHvnRCrP7ILM

[PORTAL] Amazon Q - https://aws.amazon.com/q/

[PORTAL] Amazon CodeWhisperer - https://aws.amazon.com/codewhisperer/

[PORTAL] Amazon CodeCatalyst - https://codecatalyst.aws/explore

[YOUTUBE] Clare’s talk at AWS re:Invent 2023 - Amazon Q: Your new assistant and expert guide

for building with AWS (DOP228) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBJHJmkotcI

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Join Dave and Brooke in this inspiring conversation with Mark Ridley, a renowned

CTO advisor, as they explore the evolving landscape of product engineering teams in the age

of GenAI. In this episode, Mark shares insights from his journey, highlighting how his

experiences have shaped his perspective on the synergy between human developers and AI

collaborators. Drawing from his popular article series, Mark discusses the transformative

impact GenAI is having on product engineering teams, offering both a vision and practical

advice for harnessing the power of AI to enhance creativity, efficiency, and innovation.

Mark delves into the nuances of building effective teams in this new era, emphasizing the

importance of embracing change, fostering a culture of continuous learning, and the critical

role of leadership in navigating the challenges and opportunities presented by AI

technologies. With a forward-looking approach, he provides listeners with actionable advice

on preparing for the future, ensuring that teams are equipped to leverage GenAI not just as

a tool, but as a partner in the creative process.

This episode is a beacon of hope and guidance for developers, leaders, and anyone interested

in the future of technology and teamwork. Mark's visionary outlook, combined with practical

insights, makes this a must-listen for those eager to understand and engage with the next

frontier of product engineering.

Mark on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markridley/

Brooke’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/brooke_jamieson

Brooke on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brookejamieson/

Brooke’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brookebytes

Brooke’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brooke.bytes/

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

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

[BLOG] Mark’s Six Part Series on How Generative AI will impact product engineering teams —

https://towardsdatascience.com/the-best-of-both-worlds-human-developers-and-ai-collaborators-6d9ed9ec2b65

[PODCAST] Episode 083 - Decoding the Future of Safe and Efficient Programming with Rust and

Tim McNamara - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5AsvddooY9a04gKviOC7cB

[PORTAL] Amazon Q - https://aws.amazon.com/q/

[PORTAL] Amazon CodeWhisperer - https://aws.amazon.com/codewhisperer/

[PORTAL] Amazon CodeCatalyst - https://codecatalyst.aws/explore

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Join Dave in this enlightening conversation with Dan Blanco, Senior Developer

Advocate for the AWS Infrastructure as Code (IaC) team, as they dive deep into the

transformative world of IaC. In an era where manual processes no longer suffice, IaC emerges

as a pivotal technology, enabling developers to provision and manage computing

infrastructure through code, streamlining the setup, update, and maintenance of essential

infrastructure components for application development, testing, and deployment.

In this episode, Dan unveils the latest innovations from his team, including the

groundbreaking AWS CloudFormation Git sync, CDK Migrate, and the IaC Generator. Discover how

the IaC Generator revolutionizes template creation, allowing developers to automatically

generate CloudFormation templates for resources in their accounts, enhancing efficiency and

control over cloud environments.

Beyond the technical, Dave and Dan explore the unique journey of being a developer in the

gaming industry, the transition to cloud careers, and share a feast of food analogies along

with insider knowledge from culinary school. This episode is a must-listen for anyone

looking to understand the future of cloud infrastructure management, control costs, reduce

risks, and seize new business opportunities with agility and speed.

Dan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedanblanco

Dan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedanblanco/

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

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

[BLOG] AWS DevOps Blog: https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/devops

[BLOG] Dan’s Blog Post on IaC Generator- Import entire applications into AWS CloudFormation:

https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/devops/import-entire-applications-into-aws-cloudformation/

[BLOG] Announcing CDK Migrate: A Single Command to Migrate to the AWS CDK -

https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/devops/announcing-cdk-migrate-a-single-command-to-migrate-to-the-aws-cdk/

[DOCS] Generating templates for existing resources -

https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSCloudFormation/latest/UserGuide/generate-IaC.html

[DOCS] Working with AWS CloudFormation Git Sync -

https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSCloudFormation/latest/UserGuide/git-sync.html

[TRAINING] AWS IaC Workshops: https://cdkworkshop.com and

https://catalog.workshops.aws/cfn101/en-US

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🎧 Join Brooke and Dave in this exciting episode of our podcast as we delve into

the intricate world of cloud security and access control with AWS. We're thrilled to have

two distinguished guests from AWS - Victor Moreno, Sr. Software Engineer, and Kevin Shanley,

Principle for Identity - who are here to unravel the complexities of authorization and

identity management in the AWS cloud.

🔐 Key Topics:

Introduction to AWS Identity & Authorization: Victor and Kevin provide a

beginner-friendly overview of these critical concepts.

Bulk Authorization Strategies: Learn how to efficiently manage permissions for large-scale

cloud operations.

Cedar Editor Revealed: Get an exclusive look at the new open-source editor for access

control, designed to simplify and enhance your AWS experience.

🔍 Deep Dive:

Getting Started with AWS: Perfect for newcomers! Our guests share tips and tricks for

beginners.

Verified Permissions: Understand how AWS ensures secure and verified access.

Practical Insights: Real-world applications and advice directly from the experts at AWS.

🔗 Join Us: Don't miss out on this informative and engaging conversation. Perfect for cloud

developers, IT professionals, and anyone interested in AWS cloud security.

Victor on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thecodingteacher/

Kevin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinmichaelshanley/

Brooke’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/brooke_jamieson

Brooke on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brookejamieson/

Brooke’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brookebytes

Brooke’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brooke.bytes/

Dave on Twitter: twitter.com/thedavedev

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

Cedar - Fast, scalable access control - https://www.cedarpolicy.com/

Introducing Cedar, an open-source language for access control -

https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2023/05/cedar-open-source-language-access-control/

Demo of the Cedar Programming Language - The Open Source Language from AWS --

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzmDYyyA5xM

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Identity and Access Management for AWS Batch -

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In this captivating episode, join us as we welcome Lays Rodrigues, a Sr. Software

Engineer at Stone Co. and an esteemed AWS Community Builder in Containers. Lays, set to

speak at the AWS Community track at re:Invent 2023, shares her inspiring journey from her

roots in the open source community and KDE background to becoming a prominent figure in the

open source and cloud development communities in Brazil.

Discover Lays' path to becoming a sought-after speaker, starting from her involvement in

organizing DevOps Days Rio to her participation in the AWS Community Builders New Voices

program. We delve into her experiences in the vibrant developer cloud community in Brazil

and how these experiences have shaped her career and speaking endeavors. Lays also gives us

a sneak peek into her upcoming talk at AWS re:Invent 2023 – COM102 – "Automate Away the

Toil," where she will share insights on leveraging automation to enhance productivity

and reduce mundane tasks.

Beyond her technical expertise, Lays' story is one of staying motivated and realizing one's

potential. Her journey is not just about technical growth but also about personal

development and becoming an inspirational figure for developers worldwide.

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

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Explore the cutting-edge of software development in our latest episode, where we

delve into the transformative capabilities of Amazon CodeCatalyst. Morgan and Dave chat with

Doug Clauson, Principal Product Manager Technical for Code Catalyst, and Harry Mower, GM for

Code Catalyst and Code Services at AWS about the latest Amazon CodeCatalyst release. about

the latest Amazon CodeCatalyst release. Discover how developers can now turn ideas into

fully tested, merge-ready code with just a few clicks and natural language inputs, thanks to

Amazon Q integration that translates prompts into actionable plans and code summaries.

Amazon Q isn't just about code creation; it's a leap forward in code understanding and

developer assistance. Imagine having a virtual team member who not only generates revisions

based on your feedback but also explains complex build scripts in understandable terms. This

episode takes you through the seamless integration of Amazon Q into every stage of the

developer lifecycle. We discuss how this generative AI tool is not only enhancing the DevOps

experience but also transforming it into a fully integrated, less operationally intensive

process.

Join us as we envision the future of developer tooling, where explicit prompts lead to

precise outcomes, and the role of Generative AI in shaping this landscape. Understand how

these advancements are not just changing the way we develop software but also how we

comprehend and interact with code!

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[BLOG] - Improve developer productivity with generative-AI powered Amazon Q in Amazon

CodeCatalyst (preview)

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[PODCAST] Episode 061 – Announcing Amazon CodeCatalyst with Harry Mower and Doug Clauson -

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[PODCAST] Episode 081 - Announcing General Availability of Amazon CodeCatalyst with Harry

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Sign up for Code Catalyst Here: https://codecatalyst.aws/explore

AWS PartyRock - Everyone Can Build AI Apps – https://partyrock.aws

Amazon Q (Preview)- Your generative AI–powered assistant designed for work that can be

tailored to your business - https://aws.amazon.com/q/

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