The AWS Developers podcast

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In this episode of the AWS Developers Podcast, we welcome Greg Wilson, Director of AWS Documentation, SDK, and CLI. Together, we dive into the world of AWS documentation, its evolution, and the challenges it presents. Greg shares how his team is restructuring content to improve accessibility and make it easier for developers to find the information they need. He explains how customer feedback drives improvements and how AI is beginning to play a role in optimizing and generating documentation. We also discuss the new Decision Guides, designed to help users choose the right AWS services based on their specific needs. Finally, Greg gives us a glimpse into the priorities for 2024 and beyond, including enhancing the user experience and integrating personalized recommendations. A fascinating conversation for anyone who relies on AWS documentation in their daily work. With Greg Wilson , Director Doc, SDK, and CLI, AWS AWS documentation home page AWS Decision Guides Corey Quinn re:Caps re:Invent in the AWS Developers Podcast, episode 142 The Encyclopedia Britanica Commodore 64 and Amazon Q Developers, Ricardo Suerias on the AWS Developer Podcast, epsiode 145 Amazon Q Developers to chat with the AWS documentation Bedrock code samples…

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In-Memory Solutions on AWS: ElastiCache, Valkey, and MemoryDB Explained 41:46

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In this episode, I'm joined by Lakshmi Peri, Solutions Architect Specialist for in-memory services at AWS, to explore the landscape of in-memory database solutions available on AWS. From the history of ElastiCache to the latest developments with Valkey and MemoryDB, this conversation covers everything developers need to know about leveraging in-memory technologies for their applications. Lakshmi explains the evolution from basic caching solutions to today's sophisticated in-memory databases that can handle complex data structures, vectors for AI applications, and geospatial information. Whether you're starting a new application or optimizing an existing one, this episode provides valuable insights into choosing the right in-memory solution for your specific needs, with guidance on balancing performance, durability, and cost-effectiveness. With Lakshmi Peri , Senior Specialist Solution Architect, AWS ElastiCache Memory DB Valkey…

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A thousand apps in the cloud: bsport's iOS building strategy on EC2 Mac 29:40

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bsport, a startup, provides a SaaS application to manage wellness studios like pilates, fitness, and yoga places. They also offer a white-label mobile application that customers can personalize and publish on the Google Play Store and App Store. Previously, provisioning macOS machines on-prem was time-consuming. Now, they automate the entire continuous integration chain in the cloud, regularly building over a thousand iOS apps on Amazon EC2 Mac. Listen to this episode to learn about bsport's continuous integration architecture, how they manage EC2 images, code signing, and more. With Sofian Medbouhi , CTO and co-founder, bsport bsport A shell script to configure the macOS Keychain before bulding React Native Fastlane AWS Image Builder for macOS…

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Unlocking VPC integration with Step Functions and EventBridge 40:40

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In this conversation, Justin, Ashish and Seb discuss the integration of AWS services such as Amazon EventBridge and AWS Step Functions with private APIs powered by AWS PrivateLink and Amazon VPC Lattice. They explore customer requirements for secure access to private resources, highlighting the collaborative efforts among AWS teams to address these needs and emphasizing the importance of establishing network foundations. They also delve into the future trends in application integration and networking, the transparent pricing structure for the new capabilities, and troubleshooting connectivity issues. If you develop solutions using Amazon EventBridge or AWS Step Function, don't miss this episode. With Justin Callison , Director, Application Integration, AWS ; With Ashish Kumar Pathak , Technical Product Manager, AWS AWS On Air: New features of Amazon EventBridge/AWS Step Functions AWS re:Invent 2024: Private API integration for Amazon EventBridge and AWS Step Functions AWS re:Invent 2024: Simplify cross-VPC resource access with PrivateLink and VPC Lattice Securely share AWS resources across VPC and account boundaries with PrivateLink, VPC Lattice, EventBridge, and Step Functions Blog: Invoking Private API Gateway Endpoints From Step Functions…

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Amazon Cognito - Simplifying user authentication 43:56

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In this episode of the AWS Developers Podcast, we welcome Rahul Sharma and Kevin Shanley to discuss AWS Cognito, a service for user authentication and identity management in web and mobile applications. The guests outline Cognito's updates: a new getting started experience, managed login features, and passwordless authentication options. They explain how these changes affect developers implementing authentication systems and discuss the technical aspects of passkeys implementation. The conversation details Cognito's pricing structure, now organized in three tiers: light, essentials, and plus. The team explains what each tier includes and finish by sharing some perspectives on the future of identity services. With Rahul Sharma , Principal Product manager, AWS ; With Kevin Shanley , Principal Solution Architect, AWS Identity Amazon Cognito Improve your app authentication workflow with new Amazon Cognito features Announcing new feature tiers: Essentials and Plus for Amazon Cognito…

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Integrate Pandas with AWS services 33:40

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In this episode, we explore the AWS SDK for Pandas, an open-source library that simplifies integration between Pandas and AWS services. We discuss the importance of Pandas in data processing, the challenges faced by users, and real-world use cases. We also highlight the community contributing to the library's improvement and the various ways it can be deployed. This conversation delves into the integration of the Pandas library with other tools, data distribution via Ray and Modin, and the use of the library with DynamoDB. We also discuss the benefits and responsibilities of an open-source project, the importance of automation in managing contributions, and lessons learned about scalability. With Abdel Jaidi , Senior Application Architect, AWS Professional Services ; With Anton Kukushkin , Software Development Engineer, AWS Professional Services The AWS SDK for Pandas Ray clusters Modin…

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Blue green deployment for your databases 50:10

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In this episode, we talked with Keyur Diwan to dive deep into the concept of Blue-Green Deployment, particularly in the context of databases on AWS. We discuss the origins of this deployment strategy and how it has evolved to suit cloud environments. The conversation covers the benefits, challenges, and cost implications of implementing Blue-Green Deployment for stateful systems like databases, focusing on replication, schema changes, and the switchover process. Tune in to learn how Blue-Green Deployment can help reduce downtime, enhance database performance, and simplify change management, as well as explore future trends that aim to make this deployment model more robust and user-friendly. With Keyur Diwan , Principal Product Manager, AWS Relational Databases Doc: Amazon RDS Blue/Green deployments overview Amazon RDS Blue Green now allows performant storage switchover Amazon RDS Blue Green now allows minor version update Amazon RDS Blue Green now allows to shrink storage Amazon RDS Blue Green now supports Postgres The first podcast that talked about Amazon RDS Blue Green (03 March 2023)…

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Meet Darya, from sitting-at-home mom to data scientist 34:48

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In this episode, Darya Petrashka shares her inspiring journey from being a stay-at-home mom to becoming a data scientist. She discusses the challenges she faced in transitioning to a tech career, the importance of mentorship, and her experiences with cloud computing. Darya emphasizes the significance of community engagement and offers valuable advice for aspiring tech professionals, particularly women. She also addresses the common struggle of imposter syndrome and highlights the importance of continuous learning and support in career development. With Darya Petrashka , Senior Data Scientist, SLB From sitting-at-home mom to Data Scientist Data science courses on Udemy Darya's blog article about the All Builder Grant to attend re:Invent SLB…

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Poolside.ai: personalized AI for the modern developer 41:02

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In this episode, Seb talks with Vitor Monteiro to explore how AI is transforming developer tools, focusing on Poolside, a company building custom AI models for software development. They discuss data quality, reinforcement learning, user experience, and the importance of personalization in AI tools. The conversation also touches on infrastructure, productivity, and the challenges of adopting AI in businesses, offering insights into the future of developer assistance. With Vitor Monteiro , Head of Solutions Engineering EMEA, Poolside.ai poolside.ai Poolside AI is now available from Amazon Bedrock and Amazon EC2 AWS re:Invent: Dive into poolside: AI models just for software engineering (AIM133)…

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New AWS Account? 10 steps to get started right 37:22

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Managing AWS accounts effectively is essential for ensuring security, cost efficiency, and streamlined operations. In this episode, Cobus Bernard delves into the critical steps and best practices every developer and team should adopt. From the initial setup of a new AWS account to advanced automation techniques with Terraform, the conversation covers everything you need to build a robust cloud management strategy. Cobus emphasizes the importance of a multi-account approach and highlights the role of Identity Center in securing access. The episode explores the significance of CI/CD pipelines, the monitoring power of AWS CloudTrail, and practical advice for setting up budget alerts to avoid unexpected costs. Whether you’re new to AWS or a seasoned professional, this episode offers actionable insights to elevate your account management practices. With Cobus Bernard , Developer Advocate, AWS AWS Account Setup: My 10-Step Checklist After 14 Years…

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Retro coding - Commodore 64 and Amazon Q for developers 45:30

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Ever dreamed of stepping back in time to the golden age of personal computing? In this episode of the AWS Developers Podcast, we journey back to the 1980s with Ricardo Sueiras, where we explore the iconic Commodore 64. Discover the challenges and triumphs of programming on this legendary machine, from the limitations of hardware to the vibrant community that formed around it. We'll delve into the unique sound capabilities of the C64, explore how modern tools like Amazon Q Developer can assist with retro programming, and learn how to tackle the challenges of converting basic programs to assembly language. This isn't just a nostalgic trip down memory lane. Join us as we discuss how the experiences of early programmers, with their deep understanding of hardware and reliance on community support, continue to shape modern software development. Learn how generative AI tools like Amazon Q can enhance your coding experience, whether you're working on a retro project or building the next big thing. Prepare to be inspired by the ingenuity of early programmers and discover how the past can inform the future of software development. With Ricardo Sueiras , Developer Advocate, AWS Commodore 64 Amazon Q for Developers A framework to adopt generative AI assistants for builders The Commodore 64 programming reference guide (Consider making a donation) Ric's blog post: Back to the future: Writing 6502 assembler with Amazon Q Developer Create your free AWS Builder ID account…

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From Data to Gold: Swimming Australia’s Tech-Driven Edge 37:39

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In this episode of the AWS Developers Podcast, we dive into the world of aquatic analytics! We explore how Swimming Australia leverages the power of data, analytics, and computer vision with AWS Panorama to deliver real-time training pool insights. Join us as we uncover how machine learning helps coaches optimize swimmer performance and streamline pool operations, all powered by the cloud. With Annie Naveh , Senior Data Scientist, AWS Swimming AU Team Sparta 2 and swimming AWS Panorama Kinesis Video Stream Blog : How Swimming Australia uses machine learning for real-time training pool analytics with AWS Panorama…

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Jeff Barr: 20 years of blogging 34:47

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In this special episode of the AWS Developers Podcast, Tiffany and Seb sit down with Jeff Barr, VP and Chief Evangelist at AWS, to celebrate 20 incredible years of the AWS News blog. Jeff shares the origin story of the blog, the values that shaped its growth, and his unique approach to making technical concepts accessible to developers worldwide. Jeff also reflects on some of the blog’s milestone moments, from covering the beta release of Amazon SQS in 2004 to the launches of Amazon S3 and EC2 in 2006. With the announcement of his decision to step away from the AWS News blog to focus on deep-dive development activities, Jeff opens up about what’s next for him and his passion for technology. Join us as we celebrate two decades of impactful blogging and gain insights into Jeff’s remarkable journey at AWS. With Jeff Barr , VP, Chief Evangelist, AWS Jeff's post to announce the 20th anniversary of the AWS News blog channel The very first post on the AWS News blog channel (09 Nov 2004) Amazon SQS beta (21 Apr 2005) Amazon S3 launch (14 Mar 2006) Amazon SQS launch (13 Jul 2006) Amazon EC2 beta (25 Aug 2006)…

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AWS re:Invent re:Cap with Corey Quinn 29:16

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In this episode, cloud analyst and observer Corey Quinn shares his observation about trends and news from this week's AWS re:Invent conference, With Corey Quinn , Cloud Economist, The Duckbill Group Last week in AWS Get the details of the main launches at re:Invent, read the AWS News blog

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AWS Amplify AI Kit 30:26

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