The AWS Developers Podcast

Join us this week on the AWS Developers podcast as we dive deep into CodeArtifact, AWS's fully managed artifact repository service. In this insightful discussion with the team behind CodeArtifact, we explore what makes this service essential for developers. Discover the myriad benefits it offers in terms of availability, security, and cost-efficiency. Did you know that 83% of Maven's public server bandwidth is consumed by just 1% of its client IP addresses? Utilizing a private artifact repository like CodeArtifact not only optimizes your workflows but also contributes to a more sustainable internet infrastructure. We'll also share expert insights and best practices for deploying CodeArtifact at scale, ensuring you get the most out of this powerful service. Tune in to enhance your development process and learn how to be a responsible internet citizen.With Car Lewis, Software Development Manager, AWS ; With Derek Tam, Software Development Manager, AWSAWS CodeArtifactRecent blog posts I wrote about CodeArtifact83% of maven servers bandwidth is consumed by 1% of its client IP addresses, the Sonatype blog post

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, AWSAWS Spatial computing blog channelA 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 ; With Corneliu Croitoru, Prototyping Architect, AWSAmazon CloudFront hosting toolkitAWS CodePipelineAmazon CloudFront functionsAmazon CloudFront Key Value StoreAWS CodeBuildAWS Step FunctionsBuild on AWS EdgeA/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. <p/> 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. <p/> By the end, you'll be equipped to get the most out of foundation models on Amazon Bedrock.With Dennis Traub, Developer Advocate, AWSAmazon Bedrock Converse APIA 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 GallitelliDennis' example to use tools (in python) from the page from the Amazon Bedrock documentationThe 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. 🗂️💡 <p/> 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? 🤔 <p/> Don't miss out! 🎧 <p/> #AWS #CloudComputing #AWSCommunity #TechPodcast #DatabaseMigration #AWSDevelopers.With Matt Houghton, Data Architect, CDLMatt's session at AWS re:Invent 2022AWS RDS Prescriptive Guidance - Amazon RDS Monitoring and AlertingAWS Schema Conversion ToolQlik Data CaptureAWS Database Migration ServiceMigration Oracle databases to Amazon RDS, a tutorialTraining at a Cloud Guru

Hosts Dave and Morgan dive into tech mental health with guest Rebekah Kulidzan, a Go-to-Market Specialist at AWS. They discuss application modernization, leveraging AWS Integration Services, and finding balance in the tech industry. Rebekah shares insights on career transitions, mental wellness, and introduces Pathways Collective for professional growth and mental balance.

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 Subscribe: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7rQjgnBvuyr18K03tnEHBI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aws-developers-podcast/id1574162669 RSS Feed: https://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:994363549/sounds.rss

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 Subscribe: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7rQjgnBvuyr18K03tnEHBI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aws-developers-podcast/id1574162669 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1065378 Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/aws-developers-podcast/PC:1001065378 TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Technology-Podcasts/AWS-Developers-Podcast-p1461814/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f8bf7630-2521-4b40-be90-c46a9222c159/aws-developers-podcast Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGNsb3VkLmNvbS91c2Vycy9zb3VuZGNsb3VkOnVzZXJzOjk5NDM2MzU0OS9zb3VuZHMucnNz RSS Feed: https://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:994363549/sounds.rss

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 Subscribe: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7rQjgnBvuyr18K03tnEHBI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aws-developers-podcast/id1574162669 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1065378 Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/aws-developers-podcast/PC:1001065378 TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Technology-Podcasts/AWS-Developers-Podcast-p1461814/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f8bf7630-2521-4b40-be90-c46a9222c159/aws-developers-podcast Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGNsb3VkLmNvbS91c2Vycy9zb3VuZGNsb3VkOnVzZXJzOjk5NDM2MzU0OS9zb3VuZHMucnNz RSS Feed: https://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:994363549/sounds.rss

Join Caroline and Dave as they chat with cloud experts Anya and Ted about AWS Certification Exam topics like designing resilient architectures, API management, microservices, load balancing, and storage types. Dive into cloud infrastructure resiliency, disaster recovery strategies, serverless architecture, cost analysis, data transfer solutions, and exam prep tips.