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Current learning-path note
DVA-C01 is an older reference. For the current AWS learning path, review DVA-C02 Developer – Associate and confirm the latest official AWS guidance before making a study plan.
What you will learn
- SDK usage, serverless development, IAM permissions, CI/CD and troubleshooting
- How to select AWS services based on workload, security, reliability and cost.
- How to explain an architecture choice in clear, practical language.
Topic map and useful comparisons
Focus your notes on SDK usage, serverless development, IAM permissions, CI/CD and troubleshooting. Compare Lambda vs containers, SQS vs SNS and API Gateway patterns. For every comparison, write the use case, the trade-off, the security impact and the operational effort.
7-day learning roadmap
- Map core AWS service families and terminology.
- Review architecture and access-control choices.
- Study service trade-offs using real workloads.
- Practice resilience, monitoring and cost scenarios.
- Make a one-page weak-area checklist.
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FAQ
Is this guide free?
This page is free to read. An older reference file may be available by email; availability varies. The linked Premium PDF is paid.
Is this a current AWS path?
Treat it as a legacy reference and review DVA-C02 Developer – Associate for the current path.