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

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, AWSSwimming AU TeamSparta 2 and swimmingAWS PanoramaKinesis Video StreamBlog : How Swimming Australia uses machine learning for real-time training pool analytics with AWS Panorama

Jeff Barr, VP and Chief Evangelist at AWS, celebrates two decades of impactful blogging. He shares the blog's humble beginnings and how it transformed to empower developers through authentic storytelling. Jeff discusses the challenges of concise writing, the importance of clear communication for a global audience, and reflects on his unique journey within the AWS community. As he prepares to step away from the blog, he expresses excitement for future tech endeavors while emphasizing the value of sharing knowledge, especially in an AI-driven landscape.

Corey Quinn, a cloud economist from The Duckbill Group, shares his witty insights on trends from AWS re:Invent. He humorously highlights the need for cost awareness in cloud services. The discussion delves into innovative satellite solutions aiming for precise time synchronization and the fierce competition among service providers. Corey reveals the complexities of CPU design and architecture challenges, while also critiquing AWS's evolving communication strategies and the potential impact of AI on the cloud landscape.

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, AWSAWS AmplifyAWS Amplify UI LibraryAWS Amplify sample codeAWS Amplify gen 2 in the AWS Developers PodcastAWS Amplify AI KitAWS Amplify GitHubAWS Amplify DiscordAWS Amplify AI Kit - Getting StartedAWS Amplify AI Kit - tutorialAWS Amplify AI Kit - a 8 minutes video to show you how to build a chat appBlog : Create a Customized AI-Based Chat Interface With Your Application DataBlog : Build a Travel Planner with React Native, AWS Amplify, and Amazon Bedrock Knowledge BaseBlog : 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, CyberArkRan the builderBlog: Serverless Governance of Software Deployed with AWS Service CatalogBlog: Amazon CloudFormation Custom Resources Best Practices with CDK and Python ExamplesBlog: AWS Security Best Practices: Leveraging IAM for Service-to-Service Authentication and AuthorizationBlog: Export CloudWatch Logs to Third-party Observability Tools with ServerlessThe GitHub repo we talked about: Auto Cross Account Access Service