🚀 Getting Started with AWS & Web Development – A Beginner’s Guide

🌟 Course Overview

Welcome to the “Getting Started with AWS & Web Development” short course! Whether you’re brand new to cloud computing or want to set up your development environment from scratch, this course provides a step-by-step foundation to help you get started.

This self-paced course includes a video tutorial and detailed written guides to ensure you have everything you need to prepare for advanced web development and cloud computing bootcamps. It serves as a prerequisite for many of our tech courses, equipping you with essential tools and accounts required for AWS, PostgreSQL, Git, and coding environments.

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🎯 What You’ll Learn

✅ How to set up AWS and create a free-tier account
✅ How to deploy a PostgreSQL server on the cloud (Vercel Storage using Neon)
✅ How to set up GitHub & version control for your projects
✅ How to install and configure development tools (Node.js, VS Code, Git, and essential extensions)
✅ How to try GitHub Copilot for AI-powered code assistance

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📌 Course Content

This course is divided into structured lessons to guide you through the entire setup process:

📂 Section 1: Video Tutorial – Getting Started

🎥 Video Walkthrough – Watch a step-by-step video on how to set up your AWS account, cloud storage, development environment, and version control.

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📂 Section 2: Setting Up AWS & Cloud Database

🛠️ Create an AWS Account – Sign up for AWS and explore the free-tier features.
🛠️ Create a PostgreSQL Server (Neon & Vercel Storage) – Set up and manage a cloud database.
🛠️ Get Started with pgAdmin – Learn how to manage and query your database.

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📂 Section 3: Setting Up Your Development Environment

💻 Create a GitHub Account – Sign up for GitHub to store and manage your projects.
💻 Create a GitHub Repository – Learn how to create and use repositories for version control.
💻 Install Git & Configure Git on Your Machine – Set up Git for efficient development.
💻 Install Node.js – Install and set up Node.js for JavaScript development.

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📂 Section 4: Setting Up Your Code Editor

🖥️ Install Visual Studio Code – Get started with VS Code, the most popular editor.
🖥️ Install Essential Extensions – Enhance your coding experience with ThunderClient and other must-have extensions.
🖥️ Try Out GitHub Copilot – Use AI-powered code suggestions to boost productivity.

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🎓 Who Is This Course For?

✅ Beginners looking to get started with AWS and coding.
✅ Developers who need to set up a cloud-based development environment.
✅ Students preparing for advanced web development bootcamps.
✅ Anyone transitioning to full-stack development and cloud-based applications.

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💡 Why Take This Course?

✅ Complete Beginner-Friendly Setup – No prior knowledge needed!
✅ Hands-On Learning – Follow along with practical, real-world examples.
✅ Step-by-Step Video & Guides – Ensure a smooth setup experience.
✅ Prerequisite for Advanced Bootcamps – Be ready for more complex tech courses.

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📢 Start Your Journey Now!

👉 Enroll today and take your first step toward becoming a cloud-native developer! 🚀