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Re: Ask HN: How to Become an Expert at AWS?

#11

Post by argiope » Sat, Jan 09, 2021, 8:50 AM UTC

If you're interested in AWS, you can have a look at their Reference Architectures [1] where you can find many example for different use cases. For most AWS products there are also non-provider specific solutions [2]. I would try to be aware of that too.

[1] https://aws.amazon.com/solutions/reference-architectures/

[2] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=23314973

Re: Ask HN: How to Become an Expert at AWS?

#12

Post by dedoussis » Sat, Jan 09, 2021, 8:55 AM UTC

Step 1: Do not sign up for the AWS certifications.

Re: Ask HN: How to Become an Expert at AWS?

#13

Post by fiftyacorn » Sat, Jan 09, 2021, 8:59 AM UTC

Aboh33 wrote: post #5

There's a guy from Australia who teaches some good courses, he was on LinkedIn when I used to be on the platform. Unfortunately I don't recall his name but he posts in various groups on LinkedIn.

Adrian cantrill at cantrill.io

Re: Ask HN: How to Become an Expert at AWS?

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Post by AltF4me » Sat, Jan 09, 2021, 9:22 AM UTC

dedoussis wrote: post #12

Step 1: Do not sign up for the AWS certifications.

Why? I've always found certs give a great grounding of what's available, even if you don't understand everything in great depth.

Re: Ask HN: How to Become an Expert at AWS?

#15

Post by ajmadesc » Sat, Jan 09, 2021, 9:54 AM UTC

dedoussis wrote: post #12

Step 1: Do not sign up for the AWS certifications.

I'm doing this now, why not??

Re: Ask HN: How to Become an Expert at AWS?

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Post by pharmakom » Sat, Jan 09, 2021, 11:20 AM UTC

My suggestion is to use Terraform to build something and read lots of docs. I think that Terraform gives you a clearer picture of how the pieces of AWS fit together than the console does.

Re: Ask HN: How to Become an Expert at AWS?

#17

Post by mvanbaak » Sat, Jan 09, 2021, 11:55 AM UTC

Experience is the best teacher here. But to help you get on track faster, things like the courses @ acloud.guru, the first level of AWS certs, and the reference implementations by AWS itself are a BIG help.

Re: Ask HN: How to Become an Expert at AWS?

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Post by mxz3000 » Sat, Jan 09, 2021, 11:58 AM UTC

pharmakom wrote: post #16

My suggestion is to use Terraform to build something and read lots of docs. I think that Terraform gives you a clearer picture of how the pieces of AWS fit together than the console does.

If you're going all in on AWS, I'd recommend trying out CDK!

Re: Ask HN: How to Become an Expert at AWS?

#19

Post by killingtime74 » Sat, Jan 09, 2021, 12:41 PM UTC

Only way is to build things and break things. Or you can work for them

Re: Ask HN: How to Become an Expert at AWS?

#20

Post by giantg2 » Sat, Jan 09, 2021, 2:02 PM UTC

mvanbaak wrote: post #17

Experience is the best teacher here. But to help you get on track faster, things like the courses @ acloud.guru, the first level of AWS certs, and the reference implementations by AWS itself are a BIG help.

Basically the same here. I use whiz labs.