{"id":7650,"date":"2019-11-07T12:51:31","date_gmt":"2019-11-07T12:51:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devopsschool.com\/blog\/?p=7650"},"modified":"2022-03-07T16:46:58","modified_gmt":"2022-03-07T16:46:58","slug":"aws-certified-developer-associate-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.devopsschool.com\/blog\/aws-certified-developer-associate-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"AWS Certified Developer &#8211; Associate Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The AWS Certified Developer-Associate Examination is for those who are interested in using\/handling cloud based applications and services. Typically, applications developed in AWS are sold as a product in AWS marketplace. This allows other customers to  use the customized, cloud-compatible applications for their own business needs. Because of this, AWS developers should be proficient in using AWS CLI, APIs and SDKs for application development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The AWS Certified Developer Associate exam will test your ability to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Demonstrate an understanding of core AWS services, uses, and basic AWS architecture best practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Demonstrate proficiency in developing, deploying, and debugging cloud-based applications using AWS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pre-requisites<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AWS requires that you have <strong>at least a year of experience<\/strong> maintaining applications in the AWS cloud to take this exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having prior experience in programming and scripting for both standard, containerized and\/or server less applications will help your cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>AWS Certified Developer Associate Certification exam:-<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Exam Duration \u2013 130 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prerequisite \u2013 None<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Number of Questions \u2013 65 (may vary)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Registration Fee \u2013 150 USD<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Exam Format \u2013 Multiple-choice and Multiple-answer questions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Exam Language \u2013 English, Korean, Japanese, and Chinese<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Renewal- 3 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What are the skills you will learn?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plan, design, develop and deploy scalable and elastic cloud solutions using AWS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Write code that optimizes performance of AWS services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recognize and implement code-level application security (IAM roles, credentials, encryption)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Identify and implement the appropriate architecture for development, testing and staging environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Identify and deploy secure procedures for optimal cloud deployment and maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Develop and maintain applications written for S3, DynamoDB, SQS, SNS, SWS, AWS Elastic Beanstalk and AWS CloudFormation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Identify and implement cloud security best practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How does AWS certification benefit you?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, there are numerous advantages of adding AWS certification in your resume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adding certification demonstrates a commitment to the profession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It demonstrates credibility and dedication to the career path of cloud computing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Certifications are recognized industry-wide as well-designed and reliable technical credentials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It provides access to the network of like-minded people and thought leaders of AWS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AWS certification is consistently among the highest paying technical certifications worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It gives you a new level of expertise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AWS certification is a door opener for the new opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hopefully, this may help you to understand the importance of AWS Developer Associate certification for your professional career advancement. 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