Cloud Native Developer Foundations for the EX378 Exam

Modern software engineering requires a deep understanding of how to build, deploy, and scale applications directly in cloud environments. This text-only course provides a clear, foundational path to understanding cloud-native architecture, microservices, and the core concepts tested in the EX378 examination. You will learn how to design robust services that interact seamlessly with persistent databases while adhering to modern cloud standards. By following this structured reading material, you will transition from a traditional developer to a cloud-native practitioner capable of building resilient, scalable, and stateless application components. What you'll learn: - Understand the core principles of cloud-native architecture and containerized microservices - Configure persistent data stores and manage database connections securely within container environments - Build and deploy lightweight RESTful APIs designed for cloud environments - Implement health checks, metrics, and basic observability patterns to monitor microservice health - Apply modern security practices to protect microservice communication and data storage The course begins with fundamental cloud-native terminology and architectural concepts before guiding you through service creation, data persistence configuration, and deployment workflows. It is designed specifically for beginners with basic programming knowledge who want to learn cloud-native development from the ground up, with no prior container experience required. Start reading today to build your cloud-native development skills.