Hey everyone! I'm about to embark on my master's degree in Cloud Computing, and I want to make sure I'm well-prepared. I have a bachelor's in Computer Engineering from a top school in Turkey, and while I have a solid grasp of the fundamentals, my education focused a lot on low-level concepts like C programming and embedded systems. I've learned about object-oriented programming and algorithms, but I lack experience with web technologies. Currently, I'm teaching myself the basics of backend development. I'd like to hear your thoughts on what I should learn before kicking off my master's program, particularly with a focus on AWS Cloud. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
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Honestly, you're going to be learning a lot in your master's program already, but I suggest getting some hands-on experience beforehand. Here are a few things you might consider doing:
1. **Build an API**: Choose a programming language (like Flask with Python or Laravel with PHP) and create an API. It can be anything you find interesting!
2. **Make a Static Website**: Create a simple website, host it, and set up a CDN. Implement CI/CD for automated deployment.
3. **Experiment with AI API**: Try building a small app that interacts with an AI model API. For example, you could create a form that sends user input to your API, which then communicates with something like OpenAI to get recommendations.
These projects will give you practical skills that will definitely come in handy!
Thanks for the detailed advice! It sounds really practical. I think I'll start with an AI project that recommends movies based on user input!