To get the most out of this book
Prior knowledge in the following subjects will help you get the most understanding of this book:
- Knowledge of software architecture, programming languages, and application design
- Knowledge of relational and non-relational databases
- Knowledge of AWS regions and geographical locations
- Understanding of JSON and YAML file formats
- Basic knowledge of operating systems and system commands
- Knowledge of logging and monitoring for applications and system availability
Setting up the AWS CLI will be necessary to complete many of the exercises that have been presented throughout the book. A step-by-step walkthrough of installing the CLI is given in Chapter 2, Fundamental AWS Services, if you do not already have the CLI installed on your computer.
If you are using the digital version of this book, we advise you to type the code yourself or access the code from the book's GitHub repository (a link is available in the next section). Doing so will help you avoid any potential errors related to the copying and pasting of code.
