AWS Certified Developer – Associate

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Validates ability to develop, deploy, and debug cloud-based applications on AWS. Covers Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, CodePipeline, and core developer tools. Targets developers building cloud-native applications.

What you'll prove

  • Develop and deploy serverless applications using AWS Lambda and API Gateway
  • Implement authentication and authorization using Cognito and IAM
  • Build CI/CD pipelines using CodeCommit, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, and CodePipeline
  • Work with managed database services including DynamoDB and RDS
  • Debug and optimize cloud applications using CloudWatch and X-Ray
  • Implement message-driven architectures using SQS, SNS, and EventBridge
  • Apply secure coding practices for cloud-native applications

Frequently asked

How much does AWS Developer Associate cost?

The AWS Developer Associate exam costs $150 USD.

Who should get AWS Developer Associate?

Developers, DevOps engineers, and AppSec engineers who build applications on AWS. It complements SAA well for full-stack cloud professionals.