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AWS has long been the front runner in Cloud and JavaScript has long been the language of choice of the Web.
We are slowly witnessing a move by Amazon away from conventional server-side languages such as Java and PHP to the language of the Web; JavaScript. It is interesting to note thatthe new and quite ground-breaking product Lambda only allowed NodeJS when it was released. Java introduction to Lambda came significantly later.
So why is JavaScript growing in acceptance at the demise of the traditional languages on AWS like PHP?
The first point is efficiency. JavaScript was developed purely for the World Wide Web and no other language can compare to it in this environment.
Node.js is a relatively fresh development environment and was invented by R. Dahl. Expectedly the coding professionals laughed at the concept of implementing JavaScript in a real server side environment. JavaScript was regarded as a toy programming language specifically for internet site designers not serious developers. Notwithstanding this, after having a go at other languages without results, he found the installation of Google's V8 JavaScript engine on the server lead to performance far exceeding that of other traditional server-side languages.
So how is JavaScript innovative and how does it achieve such huge outcomes effortlessly? It appears that the past shortcoming of JavaScript, its difficulty to block I/O, is in fact its secret strength. This is all achieved through the Google V8 engine. Python, Java, Ruby, PHP, Perl and others do a great job at blocking I/O at the detriment of speed.
Coders new to NodeJS find this idea hard to understand initially and experience themselves getting frustrated at code that just does not behave as they presumed it would. Many just give up and explain it as the toy language not working. Those that persist and accept the change, find themselves writing super-fast, small sized and reliable software.
The next significant feature of JavaScript is its ability to run everywhere, on every device, server-side, browser side and even in desktop Cordova/Chrome/PhoneGap apps. This is significant when you take into consideration the capability to effortlessly synchronize data in the client to the back-end. The distinction between back-end and client becomes unclear and all the end-user experiences is lightning fast access to and processing of information.
This not only builds a great user experience is hugely reduces your Amazon Web Services server and data transfer costs. JavaScript takes full advantage of the customer's device processing and storage resources. See AWS Certified Developer Associate Free Tutorial
Not only are these apps fast, they are visually spectacular. AngularJS, Polymer, Meteor, Famo.us… the list goes on, enable developers create applications far more powerful and interactive than we have ever experienced in the past. Animations that communicate directly with the GPU are extremely smooth, information is updated in real time on the line and it all works without modification.
This has created a dilemna for companies facing competitive pressures that realise the current wave of apps can make or break companies. Establishing a dependable, attractive and interactive customer experience is the most effective marketing organisations could possibly make.
This also creates an opportunity for coders to position themselves at the start of the next major industry change and establish themselves for a long and sustainable employment.
So where do you start?
AWS give a great certification path for programmers through their AWS Certified Developer Associate and Certified DevOps Engineer Professional certifications. To complete this certification exam you need to be able to code Amazon services using one language. Needless to say, the smart choice is JavaScript.
Sign up for a course that focuses on JavaScript and NodeJS and covers all the AWS reference documentation needed for certification. Use a high quality exam engine that implements an expert system to test your understanding. Don't be tempted to purchase the \exam question dumps\ on the market. These are not current and incorrect. Attempting to remember exam questions will only lead to disaster.
Once you have passed certification you can then join the much desired LinkedIn groups and AWS networking events. The marketing people at AWS can provide great assistance and insight into how to develop your network of work prospects. Amazon Web Services certification really changed my employment life and I am convinced it will change yours.
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