Full-Stack Software EngineerIntermediate8 modules~4.0 hours hands-on3 learning modes
Cloud Deployment for Backend Engineers
Design, package, deploy, and operate a production-shaped FastAPI service on AWS using least privilege, managed data, queues, CI/CD, observability, rollback, cost controls, and safe cleanup.
// What you'll be able to do- Scope, cost, accounts, and the deployment mental model
- Create a safe local control plane and validate connectivity
- IAM, networking, DNS, and TLS as one trust boundary
- PostgreSQL, object storage, and queues with failure-aware choices
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00IntroductionThe production cloud system you will design and rehearse30 min
Questions this module answers
- How do you see the complete request path?
- How do you choose a learning path?
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01OrientationScope, cost, accounts, and the deployment mental model30 min
Questions this module answers
- How do you prepare accounts and tools safely?
- How do you explain the runtime choice?
02Environment SetupCreate a safe local control plane and validate connectivity30 min
Questions this module answers
- How do you create a portable course configuration?
- How do you establish a dry-run workflow?
03Cloud Building BlocksIAM, networking, DNS, and TLS as one trust boundary30 min
Questions this module answers
- How do you apply least privilege?
- How do you trace DNS and TLS?
04Managed Data & StoragePostgreSQL, object storage, and queues with failure-aware choices30 min
Questions this module answers
- How do you choose storage by access pattern?
- How do you define backup and retention?
05Deploying FastAPIPackage one image for private ECS Fargate API and worker services30 min
Questions this module answers
- How do you build a non-root FastAPI container?
- How do you use immutable image identifiers?
06Environments, Secrets & DeliverySeparate stages, protect secrets, migrate safely, and roll back30 min
Questions this module answers
- How do you separate staging and production?
- How do you use short-lived CI identity?
07Deploying the Full SystemRelease, observe, test, control cost, and clean up30 min
Questions this module answers
- How do you rehearse release and rollback?
- How do you clean up in dependency order?
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