AWS Builder is an app designed to connect developers with the global AWS community. It enables users to discover and participate in AWS-related events, such as Community Days, hackathons, and workshops, both locally and worldwide. The app also serves as a platform for networking with AWS Heroes and Community Builders, facilitating professional growth in cloud and AI careers by providing access to technical content and community discussions.
Connecting with the Global AWS Community
The app allows users to find and engage with local and global AWS developer communities. It provides a centralized place to discover various events, including AWS Community Days, cloud hackathons, developer workshops, and tech meetups. Users can RSVP to events, add them to their personal calendar, and connect with other attendees, ensuring they stay informed about registration deadlines and event kickoffs through push notifications. This includes finding watch parties for major AWS events like re:Invent and Summits.
Earning Rewards and Badges
Users can track their progress and showcase their accomplishments within the app by completing challenges and unlocking achievements on their developer profile. The app awards badges for contributions to the community, participation in events, and wins in hackathons, providing a way to visualize and share their journey as they develop their skills.
Networking and Learning from Builders
AWS Builder offers features for expanding a professional developer network across over 40 countries. Users can follow key community figures such as AWS Heroes, Community Builders, User Group Leaders, and Student Builder Group Leaders. The app supports threaded discussions on various technical topics like serverless, AI, containers, DevOps, Kubernetes, databases, security, and cloud architecture. Users can post updates, participate in community polls (a feature recently added), and bookmark articles for later reference. The app also allows users to invite friends and colleagues to join the network. Beyond networking, it provides access to technical articles and tutorial series written by cloud developers. For hands-on learning, the app offers Sandboxes, which provide a free AWS account for a week to complete workshops without requiring a credit card.
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