Modern AWS Cloud Development with ECS, DynamoDB, and Aurora

Building modern cloud applications requires a solid grasp of how to integrate scalable databases, containerized microservices, and real-time data pipelines. This course provides a clear, text-based path to mastering key cloud development services, taking you from core architectural principles to deployment. You will understand how to choose the right tools for your application and configure them for optimal performance and security. By the end of this course, you will be able to confidently build, query, and scale distributed cloud applications using industry-standard patterns. What you'll learn: Understand core cloud architectures and foundational database concepts; Configure DynamoDB tables, indexes, and write-capacity units for fast NoSQL queries; Deploy resilient relational databases with Aurora, including global database replication; Query large datasets directly in cloud storage using Athena; Build real-time data streaming pipelines with Kinesis; Configure and deploy containerized applications using ECS and Fargate. We begin with essential cloud concepts and definitions before moving into step-by-step written guides for configuring each service. This course is designed for beginner developers, system administrators, and technology enthusiasts who want to build a strong foundation in modern cloud development. Start reading today to elevate your cloud engineering skills.