Scalable Microservices for Developers Specialization

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Scalable Microservices for Developers Specialization

Become a Microservices Expert. Learn strategies and architectures for building scalable microservices with Java Spring

Instructors: Dr. Jules White

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3 course series

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3 months at 10 hours a week

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In hands-on programming assignments, learners will architect and code Spring microservices on cloud platforms, tackling real-world challenges and simulating production environments. These projects emphasize practical application and modern Java programming techniques / frameworks, ensuring students not only understand the theory but can also design, implement, and maintain cloud-based microservice solutions.

Building HTTP APIs with Spring

Course 110 hours4.2 (24 ratings)View course

What you'll learn

Unlock the power of building HTTP APIs with Spring, one of the most versatile and widely-used Java frameworks, in this comprehensive course tailored for both beginners and seasoned developers. Dive deep into building robust, scalable, and secure HTTP APIs from scratch and gain mastery over RESTful services with Spring Boot.

What You'll Learn: Foundational Concepts: Understand the principles of REST and the significance of stateless APIs. Spring Boot Mastery: Kickstart your applications and reduce the boilerplate with Spring Boot. Dive into data access, security configurations, and more. Data Persistence: Integrate with databases using Spring Data JPA and discover the magic of CRUD operations without writing SQL. Security: Safeguard your APIs with Spring Security, implementing authentication and authorization mechanisms. Testing: Ensure your APIs stand the test of time with unit, integration, and end-to-end testing strategies. Who Should Enroll: Students should have a solid understanding of coding in Java.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Spring Framework

Category: Authorization (Computing)

Category: API Design

Category: Web Applications

Category: Data Access

Category: Restful API

Category: Software Testing

Category: Object-Relational Mapping

Category: Dependency Analysis

Category: Spring Boot

Category: Authentications

Category: JSON

Category: Application Security

Category: Unit Testing

Microservice Architectures

Course 26 hours4.2 (32 ratings)View course

What you'll learn

Dive into the world of Microservices Architectures with this comprehensive course, designed to provide a clear understanding of both the theoretical and practical aspects of building scalable and robust systems. Beginning with the concept of program slicing, this course will guide you through the intricacies of Microservices, contrasting them against monolithic systems, and demonstrating the art and science behind their design, deployment, and maintenance.

What You'll Learn: Program Slicing and its Relevance: Dive into the foundational concepts of program slicing, its significance in system design, and its relationship with Microservices. Monoliths vs. Microservices: Contrast the architectural styles, understanding the strengths, weaknesses, and practical differences of each approach. Decoupling and Invocation Dynamics: Grasp the intricacies of service decoupling, hidden couplings, and the complexities of service invocation within a Microservices environment. Deployment, Scalability, and Dependency Management: Delve into the challenges and consequences of adopting Microservices, focusing on deployment strategies, scalability issues, and dependency isolation. Building Resilient Systems: Explore client-side load balancing, circuit breakers, fallback strategies, and other resilience techniques to ensure system stability and robustness. Who Should Enroll: Students should have intermediate Java programming experience.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Microservices

Category: Dependency Analysis

Category: Application Deployment

Category: Software Design

Category: Service Oriented Architecture

Category: Maintainability

Category: Scalability

Category: Distributed Computing

Category: Load Balancing

Category: Program Development

Category: Continuous Deployment

Category: Software Architecture

Category: Java Programming

Functional Programming with Java and Threads

Course 318 hours4.1 (12 ratings)View course

What you'll learn

Be fluent in the use of modern Java object-oriented and functional programming mechanisms, particularly as they pertain to multi-threaded programs.
Know where to find additional sources of information on how to program multi-threaded Java object-oriented and functional programs.