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AWS
01/03

AWS

The goal at the end of the program is to get you to a level where you can spin up a full stack system/application, using the most popular and in-demand core AWS services/components. With that in mind, here are some things you can try to get a head start on.
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AWS Checklist
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Set up your own AWS account
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Familiarize yourself with the free tier: https://aws.amazon.com/free
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Study for and take the AWS Cloud Practitioner exam (takes about 1-2 weeks for most people)
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Create a very simple full stack app on AWS: https://aws.amazon.com/getting-started/hands-on/build-web-app-s3-lambda-api-gateway-dynamodb/
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Create a more complicated full stack app on AWS: https://aws.amazon.com/serverless/build-a-web-app
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The key services we'll be using include Lambda, EC2, ECS, DynamoDB, RDS, API Gateway, Cloudfront, S3, and Cloudwatch (among others)
Personal project
02/03

Personal Project

If you have an existing personal project, spend some time on polishing it, and potentially add some complexity to it (always a good excuse to learn something new).

If you don't have an existing project that makes sense to extend, you can always start a new one.

In either case, the goal is to show progression. Make it more complicated than any project that you already have in your portfolio. Work with some new libraries, platforms, concepts, and/or languages that you haven't used in previous projects.

The goal is to show progression, and your ability to quickly pick up and build upon more complicated concepts.
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Personal Project Checklist
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Build in additional frameworks/technologies/concepts that you have not used in your other projects
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Aim for frequent commits on Github
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Create an easy-to-under but also in-depth README for the project
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Pay attention to producing clean code - this is how employers might initially evaluate your technical depth
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Create a recording/GIF to demonstrate what the key parts of the project you'd like to show off
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If you have a registration/login system, make sure to provide a dummy login
Data structures & algorithms
03/03

Data Structures & Algorithms

Based on what we've seen, there is about a 50% chance that you'll run into a live coding question during an interview loop, whether it's an online assessment, take-home project, or in-personal technical interview.

Therefore, it is important to be familiar with leetcode-style questions, and the data structures and algorithms that frequently pop up in these technical interview sessions.
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DS&A Checklist
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Try to build a basic understanding of the most common types and data structures: strings, arrays, (linked) lists, hashmaps, trees (binary search tree, trie, balanced tree, etc), graphs
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Start working on the Neetcode 150 list of questions, beginning with the easy questions: https://neetcode.io/practice
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Start reading the system design primer: https://github.com/donnemartin/system-design-primer
Additional prep
Additional Prep
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Update your resume
We will recreate a significant part of your resume, but it'll be very helpful to have an up-to-date version at the beginning of the program.
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Job search
Try to time yourself and see how long it takes to complete 20 job applications.
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Career Direction
Start thinking about your career goals, both in the short term and in the long term. What your ideal first/second job? What do you want to doand where do you want to be 5 years from now?
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Interview Prep
If you have already gone through interviews, try to reflect on what went well and where you need to improve. Ask friends to run through mock interview with you to get more signal and practice addressing your weak points.
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Your Coach

We are here to support your before the official start of the program. Should you have any questions about the program, or your job search in general, don't hesitate to book time with us.

Book a chat with your coach, Scott.

Note: Our start dates usually fall in the middle of each month. An exact date will be announced closer to the start date.
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