AWS Developer Associate Prep

Building and Deploying Serverless Apps on AWS

Lionel Fontaine

• Publisher: Chiify
• Year: 2026
• Topic: Computer Science
• eBook ISBN:
  9798259604315
• Subtopic: Certification Guides in Computer Science
• Index: Computer Science

AWS Developer Associate DVA-C02 and AWS Lambda practice tests. AWS Developer Associate Prep is your ultimate hands-on guide to passing the DVA-C02 exam. AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, and IAM are the core services you'll master through realistic practice tests and step-by-step labs. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, this book transforms complex exam topics into actionable skills. With over 300 practice questions and 50+ labs, you'll simulate the real exam environment. Each chapter focuses on a developer service the exam expects you to know: from API Gateway and Step Functions to S3 and CloudFormation. Lionel Fontaine's practical approach ensures you not only pass but also build production-ready solutions. Unlike The DevOps Handbook, Second Edition by Gene Kim or Cloud Native DevOps with Kubernetes by John Arundel, this book is laser-focused on the AWS Developer Associate exam. No fluff—just the exact services and scenarios tested. You'll learn to secure APIs, optimize DynamoDB queries, and automate deployments with CI/CD pipelines. Inside, you'll find: Full-length practice exams with detailed explanations Hands-on labs for Lambda, DynamoDB, IAM, and more Real-world projects that mirror exam tasks Tips to avoid common pitfalls and save time Stop wasting time on generic DevOps books. This is the only resource that combines exam prep with practical skills. Whether you're studying for certification or upskilling for your next role, AWS Developer Associate Prep is your shortcut to success. Buy now and get instant access to downloadable lab files and a free practice test.

Table of contents

• AWS Developer Associate Prep
• AWS Developer Associate Prep
• Preface
• Chapter 1 — The Cloud Developer’s Mindset and Your Project Kickoff
• Chapter 2 — AWS Foundations: Core Services Every Developer Needs
• Chapter 3 — Identity and Access Management: Securing the Foundation
• Chapter 4 — Serverless Compute with AWS Lambda
• Chapter 5 — Building RESTful APIs with API Gateway
• Chapter 6 — Data Storage: S3 and DynamoDB in Action
• Chapter 7 — User Authentication with Amazon Cognito
• Chapter 8 — Frontend Hosting with S3 and CloudFront
• Chapter 9 — Infrastructure as Code with AWS CDK
• Chapter 10 — Continuous Integration with CodeCommit and CodeBuild
• Chapter 11 — Continuous Deployment with CodeDeploy and CodePipeline
• Chapter 12 — Monitoring and Observability with CloudWatch and X-Ray
• Chapter 13 — Security Hardening: Encryption, Secrets, and Compliance
• Chapter 14 — Performance Optimization: Caching, CDN, and Concurrency
• Chapter 15 — Cost Management and Budgeting
• Chapter 16 — Troubleshooting Common Cloud-Native Issues
• Chapter 17 — Testing Strategies: From Unit to End-to-End
• Chapter 18 — Production Readiness: Scaling and Next Steps
• About the Author