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Building Your Serverless Sandbox: A Detailed Guide to Multi-Environment Deployments (or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Cloud)

Introduction Welcome, intrepid serverless adventurers! In the wild world of cloud computing, creating a robust, multi-environment deployment pipeline is crucial for maintaining code quality and ensuring smooth transitions from development to production.Here is part 1 and part 2 of this series. Feel free to read them before continuing on. This guide will walk you through the process of setting…

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GitLab Environments: Your Cloud Playground Blueprint

Remember when you were a kid and tried to build the ultimate LEGO castle? You had all these cool pieces, but figuring out how they fit together was the real challenge. Well, welcome to the grown-up version: building your serverless cloud playground! Let’s take a bird’s-eye view of our LEGO set… err, I mean, our solution components. The Grand Blueprint: Components Overview Imagine you’re an…

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The Serverless Development Dilemma: Local Testing in a Cloud-Native World

Picture this: You’re an AWS developer, sitting in your favorite coffee shop, sipping on your third espresso of the day. You’re working on a cutting-edge serverless application that’s going to revolutionize… well, something. But as you try to test your latest feature, you realize you’re caught in a classic “cloud” vs “localhost” conundrum. Welcome to the serverless development dilemma! The…

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Loving to Learn: Self-Directed Learning

In this video, we explore the concept of self-directed learning and how to cultivate a love for learning on your own terms. The journey begins by setting boundaries during your study sessions—ensuring that you stay focused on specific objectives to avoid getting overwhelmed.We delve into the idea of rewiring your brain to replace negative associations with learning. For many, memories of being…

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Celebrating Small Victories

In this video, we explore the crucial role of celebrating small victories in personal and professional growth. We start by discussing why keeping track of your progress is essential for staying motivated, following a structured roadmap, and keeping your ego in check. The video walks you through the practical steps of creating a progress tracker, using tools like Google Sheets to log activities…

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Finding a Mentor

Before you start searching for a mentor it's important to understand what a mentor is and what they can do for you. A mentor is someone who has more experience and knowledge in a particular field and is willing to share their insights with you. They can

Understand the role of a mentor Before you start searching for a mentor it’s important to understand what a mentor is and what they can do for you. A mentor is someone who has more experience and knowledge in a particular field and is willing to share their insights with you. They can help you navigate challenges, provide feedback on your work and offer guidance on how to achieve your…

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Mental Models, Positive Thinking and Coping Strategies

This is likely the most important lecture in the entire course so be sure to favorite it. In this lecture I go over how to develop positive mental models so you don't get demotivated, I give you advice on how to think positively and what coping strategies

This is likely the most important lecture in the entire course so be sure to favorite it. In this lecture I go over how to develop positive mental models so you don’t get demotivated, I give you advice on how to think positively and what coping strategies you can use for the inevitable time when you will feel like quitting.I also talk about how to confront your fears when undertaking this journey…

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Beginning With The End In Mind

In this lecture, I guide you through the first though process towards positive thinking which is beginning with the end in mind. We go over the parable of the stone masons. It will be important for you to keep your end goal in mind always as some of the s

In this lecture, I guide you through the first though process towards positive thinking which is beginning with the end in mind. We go over the parable of the stone masons. It will be important for you to keep your end goal in mind always as some of the smaller tasks and efforts you need to perform in pursuit of your goals will require you to keep your objective in mind so you don’t lose focus. I…

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Pitfalls and Snake Oil Salesmen

In this video I go over some common pitfalls I see students falling in to and some of the claims that snake oil salesmen make when it comes to learning / breaking into technology.

In this video I go over some common pitfalls I see students falling in to and some of the claims that snake oil salesmen make when it comes to learning / breaking into technology. “You can do this”. This is only partially true but understand this, in order to complete this journey, you will need help from other so this should be modified to “we can do this”. You will need mentos, peers and even…

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Frequently Asked Questions

In this video, I address some of the most frequently asked questions people have asked me over the years. These include Do I need experience to get an entry-level job in cloud computing? The answer is not but there are still going to be jobs that will require you to have experience. So, no you don’t need experience but I will show you gain experience without having a job. Do I need to learn…

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What You Will Be Learning and How You Will Be Learning It

In this lecture, I go over what you will be learning and how you will be learning it. What You Will Be Learning Programming fundamentals Data structures and algorithms Algorithmic thinking Problem solving using a computer Tools and languages

In this lecture, I go over what you will be learning and how you will be learning it. What You Will Be Learning Programming fundamentals Data structures and algorithms Algorithmic thinking Problem solving using a computer Tools and languages Cloud fundamentals Architecting in the cloud Developing in/for the cloud Agile project management Networking and personal branding Mental positivity…

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Some prerequisites for getting an entry level job in cloud computing. I have written this course with beginners in mind therefore no experience is required, I do recommend that you have a high school diploma or GED as this will open some career doors for you but even that is not manddatory. You have a working knowledge of computers already as you are watching this video but I do expect you to be…

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Who This Course Is For

Who This Course is For This course is for people who are Looking for their first job in tech Looking to get into cloud computing Self-directed learners It is not primarily designed for people who Need structure learning Are Seasoned Professional One size does not fit all and everyone’s path to employment in cloud computing will be different therefore the course is designed with this in…

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Meet The Instructor

Meet The Instructor In this video, you learn a little about me and my experiences. Be sure to subscribe and comment on any videos you would like me to create. LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/faisalakhtar/ Blog – https://codeislife.blog/ GitHub – https://github.com/fakhtar/ AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Sample…

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How to Get an Entry-Level Job In Cloud Computing - Course Introduction

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Project - Create a Serverless Chatbot

Project – Create a Serverless Chatbot

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Certifications and Their Value For Software Engineers

Certifications and Their Value For Software Engineers

“In the early days of the Indian Territory, there were no such things as birth certificates. You being there was certificate enough.” Will Rogers During my many years of working in IT, I have been approached by family and friends regarding working in the industry. I was also recently approached by one of my cousins and he asked me the following question. My Cousin: “So I want to start working…