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Programming Essentials

Programming skills are essential for modern cloud computing. Whether you're automating tasks, building applications, or managing infrastructure as code, programming knowledge will accelerate your AWS journey.

Why Programming for Cloud?​

  • Automation: Automate repetitive tasks and deployments
  • Infrastructure as Code: Manage AWS resources programmatically
  • API Integration: Connect and orchestrate cloud services
  • Monitoring & Alerting: Build custom solutions for your needs
  • Career Growth: Programming skills significantly increase opportunities

Python: Your Cloud Programming Language​

We focus on Python because it's:

  • Beginner-friendly: Easy to learn and read
  • AWS Native: Extensive AWS SDK (boto3) support
  • Versatile: Used for automation, web development, data analysis
  • Industry Standard: Most popular language for cloud automation

What You'll Learn​

1. Python Basics​

  • Variables, data types, and control structures
  • Functions and modules
  • Error handling
  • File operations

2. Data Formats​

  • JSON: The language of APIs
  • YAML: Configuration and infrastructure files
  • Working with structured data

3. API Fundamentals​

  • REST API concepts
  • Making HTTP requests
  • Authentication methods
  • AWS API integration

4. Version Control with Git​

  • Code management and collaboration
  • GitHub workflows
  • Best practices for cloud projects

Hands-On Projects​

  • AWS Resource Manager: Script to manage EC2 instances
  • Configuration Parser: Handle AWS CloudFormation templates
  • API Client: Interact with AWS services programmatically
  • Automation Scripts: Common cloud administration tasks

No Experience Required​

Don't worry if you've never programmed before! We start from the absolute basics and build up gradually with plenty of practice exercises.

Ready to start coding? Let's begin with Python Basics!