BD Unit 5 - Learn and Be Curious

Welcome to the Learn and Be Curious unit! In this unit, you'll learn to design and build a custom project using Amazon Web Services (AWS) to demonstrate your technical and professional skills.

Throughout these modules, you will develop skills in API design, DynamoDB table design, Scrum methodology, and web development with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

Course Modules Overview

Module 1: Learn and Be Curious Kickoff!

Introduction to the Learn and Be Curious project

Course syllabus and objectives
Project repository and resources
Getting started with your project

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Module 2: API Design

Learn to design effective REST APIs

Introduction to API Design
YAML, JSON, and Swagger
Creating Well-Designed APIs
API Design from Use Cases

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Module 3: DynamoDB Table Design

Learn about NoSQL database design

DynamoDB Partitions
DynamoDB Design Best Practices
DynamoDB Table Design and Creation

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Module 4: Scrum

Learn about agile project management with Scrum

Scrum Overview
Introduction to Sprint Planning in Trello
User Stories

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Module 5: DynamoDB Index Design and Usage

Advanced DynamoDB topics

Intro to Global Secondary Indexes
Designing and Querying a GSI

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Module 6: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

Web development fundamentals

Introduction to HTML
Introduction to CSS
Introduction to JavaScript for Web
Making HTTP Requests with Axios

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Code-Along Sessions

Code-Along 1: API Design and DynamoDB Table Design

Learn how to design an API and DynamoDB tables for your project

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Workshops

Workshop 1: Project Ideation

Brainstorm and develop your project idea

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Workshop 2: Design Document Review

Review your design document with instructors and peers

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Sprint Challenge

Design Document

Complete your project design document

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Important Resources

Tech Requirements

Technical requirements for this course

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