Software Development Practices on AWS: CI/CD and DevOps Foundations

Transitioning from writing local code to deploying robust applications in the cloud requires a solid grasp of modern DevOps workflows. Understanding how to integrate code smoothly and deliver updates reliably is essential for any developer working with AWS. This text-only course guides you through foundational software development practices on AWS, helping you understand how to structure your development workflow, automate testing, and establish secure deployment pipelines. What you'll learn: - Understand foundational cloud development concepts and AWS developer tools - Configure continuous integration (CI) pipelines to automate code testing and validation - Implement continuous delivery (CD) workflows for automated and reliable deployments - Apply basic Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles to define your cloud resources - Set up modern observability and monitoring to track application health in production - Practice collaborative workflows and version control strategies suited for cloud environments You will start with core definitions and AWS services before moving step-by-step through pipeline architecture, deployment strategies, and monitoring. Through detailed written explanations and structured code snippets, you will build a complete mental model of modern cloud deployment. This course is designed for beginner developers, software engineers, and system administrators looking to adopt cloud-native development practices. No prior AWS or DevOps experience is required. Start learning today and build the skills to deploy cloud applications with confidence.