Hey everyone! I've been diving into AWS for about 2-3 months now, along with tools like Terraform, Gitlab, Kubernetes, and Docker, primarily through YouTube tutorials and hands-on practice. I'm eager to take on some structured, real-world projects to gain practical experience, possibly even contributing to some public cloud-related projects. Additionally, I'm preparing for the AWS Cloud Practitioner exam and would love any recommendations for resources or websites that provide mock exams in a realistic test environment. Also, if anyone has suggestions for beginner-friendly cloud projects that I could work on to enhance my portfolio, I'd really appreciate it!
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One great way to get started is by utilizing AWS's free tier to build a complete pipeline. You can start by creating a couple of simple API endpoints using any backend language that you prefer. Here’s a roadmap to follow:
1. Dockerize your application.
2. Deploy it locally using Kubernetes (like Minikube).
3. Ensure it works locally, then set up automated testing and linting using GitHub Actions.
4. Once you're comfortable, manually deploy it to AWS, documenting every step along the way (like what services you need such as EC2, networking, storage, etc.).
5. Use Terraform to recreate your infrastructure as code and integrate it into your GitHub pipeline for easier deployments.
6. Consider using Ansible to configure your EC2 instances instead of doing it manually.
You're setting up a solid foundation here!
Thank you that’s helpful!