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Why AWS Feels Overwhelming at First (And How to Approach It Properly)

2026-01-29T06:40:48+00:00

Getting started with AWS can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re exposed to dozens of services, dashboards, and acronyms right away. Many beginners assume that struggling means they’re “not cut out” for cloud computing, but that’s rarely true. The real challenge is not intelligence or effort, it’s understanding how to approach learning AWS fundamentals without getting lost in the noise. Once you shift how you think about AWS, the platform becomes far more approachable and logical. AWS was not designed to be learned all at once, even though it often feels that way at the beginning. The platform grew over time to [...]

Why AWS Feels Overwhelming at First (And How to Approach It Properly)2026-01-29T06:40:48+00:00

Basics of the Basics to AWS – Bonus Part: Machine Learning and AI

2024-05-29T01:20:23+00:00

Over the past few years, AI has become the number 1 trend in the tech industry and it's easy to see why. With powerful generative AI models like GPT4, we are starting to experience what AI can really do. Fast forward to the present, many businesses rely on AI to improve their efficiency and optimize their expenses. With our growing application, we can utilize AI to give a better user experience and grow our user base. Welcome to the bonus part of my 6-part series called Basics of the Basics to AWS, where I introduce you to AWS by breaking it [...]

Basics of the Basics to AWS – Bonus Part: Machine Learning and AI2024-05-29T01:20:23+00:00

Basics of the Basics to AWS – Part 5: Security

2024-05-29T01:19:15+00:00

With our application available on the internet for millions of users to access, it is now more vulnerable than ever to exploitations and cyber attacks like unauthorized access or Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDOS). Security could either make or break our application and it is a topic that we must not ignore. With thousands of user data under our protection, it is up to us to properly safeguard our application. Welcome to part 5 of my 6-part series called Basics of the Basics to AWS, where I introduce you to AWS by breaking it down into smaller digestible concepts related to software development.  In [...]

Basics of the Basics to AWS – Part 5: Security2024-05-29T01:19:15+00:00

Basics of the Basics to AWS – Part 3: Databases

2024-05-29T01:10:14+00:00

Data plays an important part in today's world and there's no better way to handle data than with a database. The only question now is whether we need a structured database or a more flexible database. Welcome to part 3 of my 6-part series called Basics of the Basics to AWS, where I introduce you to AWS by breaking it down into smaller digestible concepts related to software development.  In this article, I will be talking about AWS Database Services. Before we proceed with the services, I’ll introduce you to Relational and Non-Relational Databases. The services included in this article [...]

Basics of the Basics to AWS – Part 3: Databases2024-05-29T01:10:14+00:00

Basics of the Basics to AWS – Part 2: Storage

2024-05-29T01:08:01+00:00

Every application contains instructions made up of bytes and we want to make sure that these are kept safe in a secure storage system. When building applications on the cloud, it's beneficial to know about the different types of storage systems to pick the right tool for the job. Welcome to part 2 of my 6-part series called Basics of the Basics to AWS, where I introduce you to AWS by breaking it down into smaller digestible concepts related to software development.  In this article, I will be talking about AWS Storage Options. Before we proceed with the services, we’ll [...]

Basics of the Basics to AWS – Part 2: Storage2024-05-29T01:08:01+00:00

Basics of the Basics to AWS – Part 1: Computing

2024-05-29T01:08:35+00:00

At the core of every application is computing power which is mostly in the form of a server but, do you know about Serverless computing and Microservices architecture? When it comes to building your cloud applications, it's certainly an advantage to know about servers and architecture. Welcome to part 1 of my 6-part series called Basics of the Basics to AWS where I introduce you to AWS by breaking it down into smaller digestible concepts related to software development. In this article, I will be talking about AWS Computing Services. Before we proceed with the services, we’ll be talking about [...]

Basics of the Basics to AWS – Part 1: Computing2024-05-29T01:08:35+00:00

Basics of the Basics to AWS – Part 0: Where do we begin?

2024-05-05T12:37:39+00:00

This 6-part series is inspired from a talk I gave on the AWS Student Community Day 2024 Philippines. Through this series, I will be teaching you the basics of AWS through a gimmick I call “Build an App with Me”. This gimmick will be about us trying to model an application’s system architecture through the use of AWS services. Through this gimmick, I aim to give you all a better understanding of when and where we should use different AWS services because I believe that the best way to learn is through application. A few of the 200+ AWS [...]

Basics of the Basics to AWS – Part 0: Where do we begin?2024-05-05T12:37:39+00:00

Google Cloud Certifications Path

2024-07-18T01:50:25+00:00

Bookmarks Associate Cloud Engineer Professional Cloud Architect Professional Cloud Developer Professional Data Engineer Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer Professional Cloud Security Engineer Professional Cloud Network Engineer Professional Collaboration Engineer Professional Machine Learning Engineer In the previous article, we talked about the most in-demand Azure Certifications in the market today. In this article, we'll discuss the certifications offered by Google Cloud, which is currently the third most popular cloud service provider in the world. It is important to note there are no prerequisites in taking any GCP certification exam. Also, [...]

Google Cloud Certifications Path2024-07-18T01:50:25+00:00

Azure Certifications Path

2023-07-26T09:09:38+00:00

Bookmarks Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204) Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-104 and AZ-305) Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-104/AZ-204 and AZ-400) In the previous article, we have discussed the different AWS Certifications path. In this article, we will give you an overview of the top and most in-demand Azure certifications today. Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) Purpose The AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals certification exam is intended for individuals who want to have a foundational knowledge when venturing into the cloud. Although the AZ-900 test is the easiest to acquire [...]

Azure Certifications Path2023-07-26T09:09:38+00:00

AWS Certification Path

2023-05-19T19:33:43+00:00

Before jumping into the different AWS certification paths, it's good to first learn the benefits of being AWS certified through this short article. It is also important to note that AWS has scrapped the prerequisite for Professional-level exams. Previously, you could only take the Professional-level exams (Solutions Architect Professional and DevOps Engineer Professional) after passing their Associate-level counterparts. Now, you can take any AWS exam without the need to pass any prior AWS exam, which is ideal for those who already have extensive working experience in the industry.   In this short article, we'll learn more about the AWS Certification program [...]

AWS Certification Path2023-05-19T19:33:43+00:00

AWS, Azure, and GCP Certifications are consistently among the top-paying IT certifications in the world, considering that most companies have now shifted to the cloud. Upskill and earn over $150,000 per year with an AWS, Azure, or GCP certification!

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