Lakshmi Peri, a Senior Specialist Solution Architect at AWS, dives into the world of in-memory database solutions. She shares the evolution of ElastiCache and introduces the innovative Valkey and MemoryDB. The discussion highlights strategies for optimizing performance and reducing latency. Lakshmi explains how these technologies enhance applications through real-time data caching, tailored solutions, and efficient geospatial data management. She also compares in-memory databases to traditional ones, making the case for their crucial role in modern development.

bsport, a startup, provides a SaaS application to manage wellness studios like pilates, fitness, and yoga places. They also offer a white-label mobile application that customers can personalize and publish on the Google Play Store and App Store. Previously, provisioning macOS machines on-prem was time-consuming. Now, they automate the entire continuous integration chain in the cloud, regularly building over a thousand iOS apps on Amazon EC2 Mac. Listen to this episode to learn about bsport's continuous integration architecture, how they manage EC2 images, code signing, and more.With Sofian Medbouhi, CTO and co-founder, bsportbsportA shell script to configure the macOS Keychain before buldingReact NativeFastlaneAWS Image Builder for macOS

In this conversation, Justin, Ashish and Seb discuss the integration of AWS services such as Amazon EventBridge and AWS Step Functions with private APIs powered by AWS PrivateLink and Amazon VPC Lattice. They explore customer requirements for secure access to private resources, highlighting the collaborative efforts among AWS teams to address these needs and emphasizing the importance of establishing network foundations. They also delve into the future trends in application integration and networking, the transparent pricing structure for the new capabilities, and troubleshooting connectivity issues. If you develop solutions using Amazon EventBridge or AWS Step Function, don't miss this episode.With Justin Callison, Director, Application Integration, AWS ; With Ashish Kumar Pathak, Technical Product Manager, AWSAWS On Air: New features of Amazon EventBridge/AWS Step FunctionsAWS re:Invent 2024: Private API integration for Amazon EventBridge and AWS Step FunctionsAWS re:Invent 2024: Simplify cross-VPC resource access with PrivateLink and VPC LatticeSecurely share AWS resources across VPC and account boundaries with PrivateLink, VPC Lattice, EventBridge, and Step FunctionsBlog: Invoking Private API Gateway Endpoints From Step Functions

In this discussion, Rahul Sharma, AWS Cognito's Principal Product Manager, and Kevin Shanley, Principal Solution Architect, delve into the latest updates in user authentication. They unveil enhancements like passwordless login and a managed login system that simplify the developer experience. The duo also breaks down Cognito's new three-tier pricing model and its implications. Additionally, they explore the future of authentication with biometric passkeys and the rising demand for more secure yet user-friendly solutions in identity management.

In this episode, we explore the AWS SDK for Pandas, an open-source library that simplifies integration between Pandas and AWS services. We discuss the importance of Pandas in data processing, the challenges faced by users, and real-world use cases. We also highlight the community contributing to the library's improvement and the various ways it can be deployed. This conversation delves into the integration of the Pandas library with other tools, data distribution via Ray and Modin, and the use of the library with DynamoDB. We also discuss the benefits and responsibilities of an open-source project, the importance of automation in managing contributions, and lessons learned about scalability.With Abdel Jaidi, Senior Application Architect, AWS Professional Services ; With Anton Kukushkin, Software Development Engineer, AWS Professional ServicesThe AWS SDK for PandasRay clustersModin

In this episode, we talked with Keyur Diwan to dive deep into the concept of Blue-Green Deployment, particularly in the context of databases on AWS. We discuss the origins of this deployment strategy and how it has evolved to suit cloud environments. The conversation covers the benefits, challenges, and cost implications of implementing Blue-Green Deployment for stateful systems like databases, focusing on replication, schema changes, and the switchover process. Tune in to learn how Blue-Green Deployment can help reduce downtime, enhance database performance, and simplify change management, as well as explore future trends that aim to make this deployment model more robust and user-friendly.With Keyur Diwan, Principal Product Manager, AWS Relational DatabasesDoc: Amazon RDS Blue/Green deployments overviewAmazon RDS Blue Green now allows performant storage switchoverAmazon RDS Blue Green now allows minor version updateAmazon RDS Blue Green now allows to shrink storageAmazon RDS Blue Green now supports PostgresThe first podcast that talked about Amazon RDS Blue Green (03 March 2023)

In this episode, Darya Petrashka shares her inspiring journey from being a stay-at-home mom to becoming a data scientist. She discusses the challenges she faced in transitioning to a tech career, the importance of mentorship, and her experiences with cloud computing. Darya emphasizes the significance of community engagement and offers valuable advice for aspiring tech professionals, particularly women. She also addresses the common struggle of imposter syndrome and highlights the importance of continuous learning and support in career development.With Darya Petrashka, Senior Data Scientist, SLBFrom sitting-at-home mom to Data ScientistData science courses on UdemyDarya's blog article about the All Builder Grant to attend re:InventSLB

In this episode, Seb talks with Vitor Monteiro to explore how AI is transforming developer tools, focusing on Poolside, a company building custom AI models for software development. They discuss data quality, reinforcement learning, user experience, and the importance of personalization in AI tools. The conversation also touches on infrastructure, productivity, and the challenges of adopting AI in businesses, offering insights into the future of developer assistance.With Vitor Monteiro, Head of Solutions Engineering EMEA, Poolside.aipoolside.aiPoolside AI is now available from Amazon Bedrock and Amazon EC2AWS re:Invent: Dive into poolside: AI models just for software engineering (AIM133)

Cobus Bernard, a Developer Advocate at AWS, shares his insights on effectively managing AWS accounts. He discusses essential steps for setting up a new account, emphasizing security measures like multi-factor authentication. The conversation highlights the advantages of a multi-account strategy for improved organization and security, and the use of Terraform for automating CI/CD pipelines. Cobus also covers the importance of monitoring with AWS CloudTrail and setting budget alerts to prevent unexpected costs, offering actionable tips for all AWS users.

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, AWSCommodore 64Amazon Q for DevelopersA framework to adopt generative AI assistants for buildersThe Commodore 64 programming reference guide (Consider making a donation)Ric's blog post: Back to the future: Writing 6502 assembler with Amazon Q DeveloperCreate your free AWS Builder ID account