Python Essentials for AWS Cloud Developers: Run and deploy cloud-based Python applications using AWS

This comprehensive guide serves as a practical resource for cloud developers, software engineers, and IT specialists looking to implement Python applications within the Amazon Web Services (AWS) ecosystem. Addressing the challenge of navigating AWS's vast service offerings, the book provides a structured approach to selecting and utilizing the right tools for Python development. It begins with foundational steps, such as installing Python and setting up an AWS account, before progressing to core services like AWS Lambda, EC2, Elastic Beanstalk, and S3. Readers will gain hands-on experience in configuring these services to build, run, and deploy robust Python applications effectively. As the reader advances, the text delves into critical development workflows, including debugging applications with PyCharm and monitoring performance using Amazon CloudWatch. The guide also covers essential backend operations, teaching users how to create and publish APIs via the API Gateway and manage data storage. Specific attention is given to database operations, exploring both relational databases with RDS and unstructured data management using NoSQL and DynamoDB. Additionally, the book introduces the AWS Glue serverless data integration service, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of data pipelines and backend infrastructure. By the end of this book, professionals with prior Python experience will have acquired the skills necessary to elevate their application development capabilities using cloud technologies. The content is designed to bridge the gap between local Python programming and cloud-based deployment, offering a clear path for career advancement in cloud computing. Through a combination of theoretical concepts and practical reference projects, readers will master the fundamentals of provisioning servers, managing databases, and deploying scalable Python solutions on the AWS platform.