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Cloud Applications

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Course Summary

Learn how to build cloud-based applications with this course. Explore the basics of cloud computing and gain hands-on experience using popular cloud platforms.

Key Learning Points

Understand the basics of cloud computing and how it can be used to build scalable applications
Gain practical experience using popular cloud platforms like Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure
Learn how to design and deploy cloud-based applications using best practices

Learning Outcomes

Understand the fundamentals of cloud computing
Gain practical experience using popular cloud platforms
Learn how to design and deploy cloud-based applications using best practices

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic programming knowledge
Access to a computer with internet connection

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Online self-paced course
Hands-on projects
Video lectures

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CTO of Amazon.com
CEO of Microsoft

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Description

This course provides an introduction to the development and support for Cloud-native applications, more specifically it delves into best practices of developing applications; migrating on premise applications to the cloud; the basic building blocks and properties expected from Cloud applications. The course also provide highlights of some novel cloud applications, including geo-distributed computations.

Outline

Principles for Cloud Application Development
Introduction to Cloud Applications
Developing Large Apps for the Cloud
Best Practices for Scalable Cloud App Development
Best Practices for Ensuring Reliability and Availability
Best Practices for Ensuring Security
Best Practices for Ensuring Performance and Endurance
New Normal
Designing for Scale
Migrating to the Cloud
Cloud Applications Wrap-Up
Workshop 1: Azure Services and Project Discussion
Syllabus
Recommended Activity: Workshop 1

Infrastructure and Application Management
Introduction to Resiliency
Resilience
Paxos Algorithm
Upgrades
Elasticity
Resiliency Wrap-Up
Workshop 2: Azure Web Apps
Recommended Activity: Workshop 2

Emerging Cloud Applications
Introduction to Emerging Cloud Applications
Streaming Applications with Structure Data
Fault Tolerance for Streaming Applications
Streaming Applications with Amorphous Data
Internet of Things and Situation Awareness
Emerging Cloud Applications Wrap-Up
Workshop 3: Learning Spark
Recommended Activity: Workshop 3

Trending Cloud Infrastructure
Introduction to Trending Cloud Infrastructures
Fog Computing
Programming System Exemplar
Jetstream
Iridium
Trending Cloud Infrastructures Wrap-Up
Workshop 4: Stream Processing of IoT Data
Recommended Activity: Workshop 4

Project
Project - Cloud Applications

Summary of User Reviews

The Cloud Application course on Coursera has received great reviews from many users. One key aspect that many users found good was the comprehensive coverage of cloud technologies and their applications.

Pros from User Reviews

Comprehensive coverage of cloud technologies and their applications
Clear and concise course materials
Great hands-on experience
Useful assignments and quizzes
Engaging instructors

Cons from User Reviews

Some users found the course to be too basic
A few users mentioned technical issues with the platform
The course may not be suitable for those with extensive experience in cloud computing

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