Cloud Computing Fundamentals for Developers

Are you a developer looking to understand how modern applications are built and run in the cloud? Grasping cloud computing is no longer an optional skill—it's a fundamental part of the software development lifecycle. This course provides a solid foundation in cloud principles, demystifying the jargon and focusing on the practical skills you need. You will move from core concepts to hands-on practices, learning how to design and deploy applications that are built for the cloud from day one. What you'll learn: - Understand the fundamental concepts of cloud computing, including the IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS service models. - Apply the 12-Factor App methodology to design robust, scalable, and maintainable cloud-native applications. - Learn the basics of containerization with Docker to package your applications and their dependencies for consistent deployment. - Practice deploying applications to a cloud platform using command-line interface (CLI) tools. - Explore the core principles of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for managing and provisioning cloud resources programmatically. - Grasp the fundamentals of a modern CI/CD pipeline for automating application builds and deployments. The course begins with essential terminology and the architecture of cloud services. From there, you'll progress to principles of cloud-native development and work through written exercises for packaging and deploying a sample application. This course is designed for absolute beginners in cloud computing. No prior cloud experience is required, though a basic familiarity with software development concepts will be helpful. Start your journey to becoming a cloud-savvy developer today.