AWS Certified Developer Associate Certification

AWS Certified Developer – Associate validates the ability to develop, deploy, and debug cloud-based applications on AWS, focusing on core AWS services, APIs, and best practices for cloud development.

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What is AWS Certified Developer Associate Certification about?

The AWS Certified Developer - Associate certification demonstrates expertise in core AWS services, practical usage, fundamental AWS architecture principles, and proficiency in developing, deploying, and debugging cloud-based applications on AWS. Achieving this certification boosts confidence and credibility for certified professionals. Organizations benefit by having AWS Certified developers who possess the skills to provide a competitive edge, ensuring stakeholder and customer satisfaction through proficient application development and deployment on AWS.

Exam Mode

Exam Format: Multiple choice and multiple response questions.
Duration: 130 minutes.
Delivery Method: Testing center or online proctoring.

What are the objectives of AWS Certified Developer Associate Certification ?

The exam tests your knowledge and skills in the following key areas:

Deployment: Deploying and maintaining applications on AWS using services such as AWS Elastic Beanstalk, AWS Lambda, and Amazon EC2.
Security: Implementing and managing security controls and compliance requirements using AWS services.
Development with AWS Services: Writing code that interacts with AWS services, including APIs, SDKs, and AWS CLI.
Refactoring: Optimizing applications to use AWS services and designing applications for high availability, scalability, and reliability.
Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Monitoring application and resource utilization on AWS, and troubleshooting and resolving issues.

Who is AWS Certified Developer Associate Certification for?

This certification is suitable for:

Software developers who develop applications on AWS.
System administrators who deploy applications on AWS.
Anyone interested in understanding how to develop and maintain applications on the AWS platform.

What are the prerequisites for AWS Certified Developer Associate Certification?

At least 1 year of hands-on experience developing and maintaining applications on AWS.
Proficiency in at least one high-level programming language (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript).
Understanding of core AWS services, their use cases, and basic AWS architecture best practices.
Familiarity with AWS CLI, SDKs, and APIs.

Preparation Resources

AWS Training and Certification:

AWS Certified Developer – Associate Exam Readiness.
AWS Developer Associate Learning Path.
AWS Documentation and Whitepapers:
AWS Documentation.
AWS Well-Architected Framework.
Books and Online Courses:
"AWS Certified Developer – Associate Study Guide" by Dara Adib.

AWS Certified Developer Associate Certification - Certification & Exam

The AWS Certified Developer Associate exam assesses your ability to develop and maintain applications on the AWS platform.Each domain covers essential topics ranging from development with AWS services and ensuring security to efficient deployment practices and troubleshooting techniques.

Domain 1: Development with AWS Services

Key Focus Areas:

AWS SDKs: Using AWS SDKs to interact with AWS services programmatically in various programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript).
AWS CLI: Utilizing the AWS Command Line Interface (CLI) to manage AWS resources and services efficiently.
AWS APIs: Integrating applications with AWS APIs to leverage AWS services such as Amazon S3, Amazon DynamoDB, AWS Lambda, Amazon SQS, and Amazon SNS.
Serverless Applications: Developing serverless applications using AWS Lambda, Amazon API Gateway, AWS Step Functions, and AWS SAM (Serverless Application Model).
Event-Driven Architectures: Implementing event-driven architectures using services like Amazon EventBridge and AWS Lambda to respond to events from AWS services or custom applications.

Domain 2: Security

Key Focus Areas:

Identity and Access Management: Implementing IAM policies and roles to control access to AWS services and resources securely.
Encryption: Encrypting data in transit and at rest using AWS KMS (Key Management Service), SSL/TLS, and AWS services like Amazon RDS, Amazon S3, and AWS Secrets Manager.
Network Security: Configuring security groups, NACLs (Network Access Control Lists), and VPC (Virtual Private Cloud) peering to secure AWS resources.
Compliance and Governance: Implementing AWS security best practices, monitoring compliance using AWS Config, and configuring AWS CloudTrail for logging and auditing.

Domain 3: Deployment

Key Focus Areas:

AWS Elastic Beanstalk: Deploying and managing web applications using AWS Elastic Beanstalk, including application versioning and environment configuration.
AWS CloudFormation: Automating infrastructure deployment and updates using AWS CloudFormation templates (YAML/JSON) to ensure consistent and repeatable deployments.
CI/CD Pipeline Integration: Integrating AWS services like AWS CodePipeline, AWS CodeBuild, and AWS CodeDeploy to implement continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
Containerized Applications: Deploying containerized applications using Amazon ECS (Elastic Container Service) or Amazon EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service) with Docker containers.

Domain 4: Troubleshooting and Optimization

Key Focus Areas:

Monitoring and Logging: Using AWS CloudWatch to monitor AWS resources and applications, setting up alarms, and analyzing logs for troubleshooting.
Performance Optimization: Optimizing application performance by implementing caching strategies, using Amazon CloudFront for content delivery, and scaling AWS resources based on demand.
Cost Optimization: Implementing cost-effective solutions by leveraging AWS services like AWS Cost Explorer, AWS Budgets, and Reserved Instances for EC2.
Troubleshooting Techniques: Troubleshooting issues related to AWS services, applications, and infrastructure using AWS X-Ray, AWS CloudTrail, and AWS Systems Manager.

Benefits of the Certificate

Demonstrates proficiency in core AWS services for application development, including Lambda, API Gateway, and DynamoDB.
Qualifies you for roles like Cloud Developer, DevOps Engineer, and Software Architect in AWS environments.
Provides a foundation for advanced certifications like AWS DevOps Engineer Professional.