Understanding serverless computing concepts

Benefits and challenges of serverless architectures

Comparison with traditional monolithic and microservices-based architectures

Overview of key AWS serverless services: AWS Lambda, Amazon API Gateway, AWS Step Functions, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon S3

Understanding the role of each service in building serverless applications

Creating RESTful APIs and WebSocket APIs with API Gateway

Configuring API Gateway endpoints, methods, and integrations

Implementing authentication and authorization mechanisms

Setting up API Gateway usage plans and API keys

Overview of serverless data storage options on AWS

Using AWS Glue for serverless data ingestion, transformation, and processing

Serverless data analytics with Amazon Athena and Amazon QuickSight

Introduction to AWS Step Functions

Designing and implementing serverless workflows and state machines

Error handling, retries, and parallel execution in Step Functions

Integrating Step Functions with other AWS services

Best practices for securing serverless applications on AWS

Monitoring and logging with AWS CloudWatch and AWS X-Ray

Performance optimization techniques for Lambda functions and API Gateway endpoints

Cost optimization strategies for serverless architectures

Automating the deployment of serverless applications with AWS services

Implementing CI/CD pipelines for serverless development workflows

Testing and debugging serverless applications in CI/CD pipelines

Case studies and examples of serverless solutions deployed on AWS

Best practices for designing, developing, and deploying serverless applications

Lessons learned and tips for overcoming common challenges in serverless development

Guided hands-on labs and exercises to reinforce course concepts

Building and deploying serverless applications using AWS services

Solving real-world challenges and implementing best practices in serverless development

Recap of key learnings from the course

Actionable insights for applying serverless development principles in real-world projects

Resources for further learning and professional development in serverless computing on AWS