Learn how to architect distributed cloud applications with the correct developer mindset using the right technologies and the best cloud patterns. This technology-agnostic course begins by explaining the benefits of distributed cloud applications with an emphasis on maintaining high-availability and scalability in a cost-effective way, while also dealing with inevitable hardware and software failures.
Topics include:
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orchestrators |
transactions |
auto-scaling |
backup and restore |
CDNs |
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containers |
eventual consistency |
Saga pattern |
service API contracts |
replicas |
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configuration |
load balancers |
messaging |
versioning (code, APIs, and data schemas) |
DNS |
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leader election |
data caching |
microservices |
object and file services |
SLAs |
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partitioning |
12-factor apps |
event sourcing |
relational and non-relational databases |
CQRS |
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data consistency |
concurrency control |
network |
optimistic concurrency |
proxies |
This course is for anyone considering or actively working on a distributed cloud application. It is designed to provide you with a thorough understanding of these concepts, the various pros and cons of specific technologies, and the resilient patterns that are heavily used by distributed cloud applications.
Where to find the free 6.5 hour course:
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edX.org (with supplemental reading materials, review questions, and hands-on labs). You can also get a verified certificate (to show employers) for $99.
About the instructor
Jeffrey Richter is a Software Architect on Microsoft’s Azure team. He is also a co-founder of Wintellect, a software consulting and training company. He has authored many videos available on WintellectNOW, has spoken at many industry conferences, and is the author of several best-selling Windows and .NET Framework programming books.