Greetings, everyone. Welcome to the streaming documentation for The0x AWS Solutions Architect Associate guide. Please bookmark this resource for easy access, as this document will be updated regularly with links to code, code snippets, and explanations as we explore the concepts necessary to successfully pass the AWS Solutions Architect Associate Exam.
While these videos are not intended to serve as a formal ‘course,’ they represent a straightforward effort to foster a larger community of individuals with similar interests who aspire to enhance their proficiency in cloud technologies. The learning curve will be steep, and we will take our time to understand the material. If this necessitates a slower pace, that is entirely acceptable. I am not in a hurry; I am committed for the long term, and establishing a solid foundation is essential for a successful and enduring career. (Walking before Running)
Resources For Help
Discord
Understanding that technology can be challenging, particularly for newcomers, learning about cloud technology may prove even more difficult. Consequently, I have established a Discord server that features a community of technology professionals, students, hobbyists, and enthusiasts who are eager to provide assistance. We share a common philosophy: no cost, no nonsense, just support. You are welcome to join and continue your learning while I am offline.
While this resource is available, it is important to acknowledge that we all have full-time jobs and family commitments, and you should not expect immediate responses to your inquiries. However, we strive to keep the community active. We are all adults with lives and we do this out of kindness, do not abuse this community.
Youtube
I operate a YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@The0xsec) where I engage in video gaming for enjoyment, explore various technology topics, and share insights about myself. I intend to produce more concise videos that summarize the concepts discussed in my streams, providing viewers with a quick and informative resource. I encourage you to subscribe as well.
The Flow
This ‘book’ is going to be updated with new concepts that will be discussed in stream. They will consist of code snippets which looks like the following:
As well as living architecture diagrams which look like the following:
Necessary Tools
The tools that you will need to follow along are going to be listed below, and are subject to change as new tools are discovered.
1 - The Terraform CLI - (https://developer.hashicorp.com/terraform/tutorials/aws-get-started/install-cli)
2 - The AWS CLI - https://docs.aws.amazon.com/cli/latest/userguide/getting-started-install.html
3 - A Hobbist Localstack Account (https://youtu.be/qdDzGPzJ-LU?si=uAKFKqWHOrDgYQZO)
4 - A IDE (I will be using helix or VSCode)
5 - Baseline Understanding of the Command Line Interface for your machine