Developer Resources
A curated collection of essential resources, documentation, and tools for cloud development, AWS services, and modern application architecture. These are the resources we use and recommend for building scalable, secure, and efficient cloud solutions.
AWS Documentation
Official AWS documentation covering all services, best practices, and getting started guides.
AWS Well-Architected Framework
Learn AWS best practices for building secure, high-performing, resilient, and efficient infrastructure.
AWS CDK Documentation
Define cloud infrastructure using familiar programming languages with the AWS Cloud Development Kit.
boto3 Documentation
The official AWS SDK for Python. Comprehensive documentation for building AWS applications in Python.
Python Official Documentation
Official Python documentation including tutorials, library reference, and language reference.
DynamoDB Best Practices
Best practices for designing and architecting with Amazon DynamoDB for optimal performance.
.NET on AWS
Resources and tools for building .NET applications on AWS cloud infrastructure.
Serverless Framework
Build applications on AWS Lambda and other serverless technologies with this popular framework.
AWS CloudFormation Templates
Sample CloudFormation templates for common AWS infrastructure patterns and architectures.
AWS Architecture Center
Reference architectures, diagrams, and best practices for building on AWS.
SVG and PNG AWS Icons
Download, copy and paste AWS icons in SVG and PNG format for your projects.
AWS Workshops
Hands-on tutorials and workshops to learn AWS services and best practices.
AWS Workshop.io
Curated collection of AWS workshops for various skill levels and services.
AWS Skill Builder
Free digital training platform with on-demand courses and learning paths for AWS.
AWS Serverless Workshops
Collection of workshops focused on AWS serverless technologies and architectures.
ServerlessLand Workshops
Learn serverless patterns and practices through hands-on workshops.
AWS Security & Control Tower Workshop
Getting started with AWS security and account management best practices.
AWS Community
Connect with AWS developers, builders, and enthusiasts in the community.
AWS SageMaker AI/ML Labs
Free platform to learn and experiment with machine learning using SageMaker.
AWS Training and Certification
Official AWS training courses and certification programs.
AWS Well Architected Labs
Hands-on labs to learn AWS Well-Architected Framework best practices.
AWS GitHub Samples
Official AWS sample code and projects repository on GitHub.
Microsoft Learn
Free training and learning paths for Microsoft Azure and related technologies.
Free Code Camp
Learn to code for free with thousands of hours of interactive lessons.
Tech Talk With Eric
YouTube channel covering cloud computing, AWS, and technical tutorials.
Tutorials Dojo
Premium AWS certification training courses and practice exams.
Cloud Academy
Cloud training platform with hands-on labs and certification prep.
A Cloud Guru
Online cloud computing training and certification preparation courses.
Adrian Cantrill
In-depth AWS training courses from solutions architect Adrian Cantrill.
Stephane Maarek
AWS certification courses and training by Stephane Maarek.
Python Programming
Comprehensive tutorials and guides for learning Python programming.
Boto3 Libraries
AWS SDK for Python - quick start guide and documentation.
.NET 6+ / Core
Download and documentation for .NET Core and .NET 6+ framework.
Go
Official Go programming language website with documentation and downloads.
AWS GitHub Open Source
Official AWS open source projects and contributions on GitHub.
CloudFormation
AWS Infrastructure as Code service for provisioning and managing resources.
Terraform
Open-source infrastructure as code software tool by HashiCorp.
AWS CDK
Define cloud infrastructure using familiar programming languages.
Boto3
AWS SDK for Python to create, configure, and manage AWS services.
AWS CLI
Unified command line tool to manage AWS services.
Trello
Visual collaboration tool for organizing projects and tasks with boards and cards.
Atlassian Confluence
Team workspace for documentation, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.
Atlassian Jira
Project management and issue tracking tool for agile teams.
ClickUp
All-in-one productivity platform for teams to plan, organize, and collaborate.
Slack
Business communication platform for team messaging and collaboration.
Hack The Box
Online platform for penetration testing and cybersecurity training.
Try Hack Me
Cyber security training platform with hands-on exercises and learning paths.
Simply Cyber - Gerald Auger
YouTube channel focused on cybersecurity career advice and training.
Network Chuck
YouTube channel covering networking, cybersecurity, and IT topics.
Ethical Hacking Course
Free comprehensive ethical hacking course on YouTube.
AWS Security Pillar
AWS Well-Architected Framework security pillar documentation and best practices.
Free Cybersecurity Services (CISA)
Free cybersecurity services and tools provided by CISA.gov.
Carbon
Create and share beautiful images of your code snippets.
TubeBuddy
YouTube channel management and optimization tool for content creators.
ScreenFlow
Professional screen recording and video editing software for Mac.
Envato Elements
Unlimited downloads of creative assets including templates, photos, and graphics.
Unsplash
Free high-resolution photos for commercial and personal use.
Icons8
Free icons, illustrations, photos, and design tools.
AWS Community Builders Program
Program for AWS enthusiasts and content creators to share knowledge.
Tech Study Slack (Adrian Cantrill)
Slack community for AWS learning and study groups.
Coding Blocks Slack
Slack community for developers discussing programming and best practices.
Chaos Engineering Slack
Community for chaos engineering practitioners and enthusiasts.
AWS Machine Learning Slack
Community for AWS machine learning developers and practitioners.
AWS CDK Slack
Slack community for AWS CDK developers and users.
IpInfo
Get detailed information on IP addresses including location and network data.
Wireshark
Network protocol analyzer for troubleshooting and analysis.
SolarWinds NPM
Network performance monitoring and management software.
ServerlessLand
AWS's central hub for serverless learning, patterns, and best practices.
AWS Lambda Documentation
Official documentation for AWS Lambda - run code without provisioning servers.
AWS SAM
Serverless Application Model - open-source framework for building serverless applications.
AWS Step Functions
Orchestrate distributed applications and microservices using visual workflows.
ServerlessLand Patterns
Collection of serverless architecture patterns with code examples and diagrams.
AWS EventBridge
Serverless event bus for building event-driven applications at scale.
AWS Serverless Application Repository
Discover, deploy, and publish serverless applications built by AWS and the community.
DynamoDB Documentation
Official AWS DynamoDB documentation - fast and flexible NoSQL database service.
The DynamoDB Book
Comprehensive guide to DynamoDB data modeling by Alex DeBrie - essential reading.
DynamoDB Guide
Alex DeBrie's practical guide to DynamoDB with patterns and best practices.
NoSQL Workbench for DynamoDB
Visual tool for designing, creating, and testing DynamoDB data models.
DynamoDB Streams
Capture table activity with DynamoDB Streams for event-driven architectures.
DynamoDB Single Table Design
Learn advanced single table design patterns for optimal DynamoDB performance.
AWS re:Invent DynamoDB Sessions
Collection of AWS re:Invent talks on DynamoDB deep dives and advanced patterns.
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