Developing Applications and Automating Workflows Using Cisco Platforms (DEVASC)
The Developing Applications and Automating Workflows Using Cisco Platforms (DEVASC) v1.0 course helps you prepare for Cisco® DevNet Associate certification and for associate-level network automation engineer roles. You will learn how to implement basic network applications using Cisco platforms as a base, and how to implement automation workflows across network, security, collaboration, and computing infrastructure. The course gives you hands-on experience solving real world problems using Cisco Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and modern development tools.This course helps you prepare to take the 200-901 DevNet Associate (DEVASC) exam. By passing this exam, you earn Cisco Certified DevNet Associate certification. This course also earns you 48 Continuing Education (CE) credits towards recertification.Who should enrollThis course is designed for anyone who performs or seeks to perform a developer role and has one or more years of hands-on experience developing and maintaining applications that are built on top of Cisco platforms.The course is appropriate for software developers, application developers, and network engineers who want to expand their skill base and validate their skills in programmability, software, and automation. Students preparing for Cisco Certified DevNet Associate certification will also find this material useful.The job roles best suited to the material in this course are:Network automation engineerSoftware developerSystem integration programmerAdditional job roles that might be interested:Infrastructure architectNetwork designerCourse ObjectivesAfter taking this course, you should be able to:Describe the importance of APIs and use of version control tools in modern software developmentDescribe common processes and practices used in software developmentDescribe options for organizing and constructing modular softwareDescribe HTTP concepts and how they apply to network-based APIsApply Representational State Transfer (REST) concepts to integration with HTTP-based APIsDescribe Cisco platforms and their capabilitiesDescribe programmability features of different Cisco platformsDescribe basic networking concepts and interpret simple network topologyDescribe interaction of applications with the network and tools used for troubleshooting issuesApply concepts of model-driven programmability to automate common tasks with Python scriptsIdentify common application deployment models and components in the development pipelineDescribe common security concerns and types of tests, and utilize containerization for local developmentUtilize tools to automate infrastructure through scripting and model-driven programmabilityCourse PrerequisitesThere are no formal prerequisites for Cisco Certified DevNet Associate certification, but you should make sure to have a good understanding of the exam topics before taking the exam.And before taking this course, you should have:Basic computer literacyBasic PC operating system navigation skillsBasic Internet usage skillsHands-on experience with a programming language (specifically Python)Here are Cisco learning resources that can help you prepare:Python Programming for Network Engineers (PRNE)Explore the DevNet Certification area for specific topics and labs related to this course and certification: https://developer.cisco.com/certification/Course outlineThis class includes lecture sections and self-study sections. In instructor-led classes, lectures are delivered in real-time, either in person or via video conferencing. In e-learning courses, the lectures are on recorded videos. In both versions, you will need to review self-study sections on your own before taking the certification exam.Section titleLearning modePracticing Modern Software DevelopmentLectureDescribing Software Development ProcessSelf-studyDesigning SoftwareSelf-studyIntroducing Network-Based APIsLectureConsuming REST-Based APIsLectureEmploying Programmability on Cisco PlatformsLectureIntroducing Cisco PlatformsSelf-studyDescribing IP Networks (ELT only)Self-studyRelating Network and ApplicationsLectureEmploying Model-Driven Programmability with YANGLectureDeploying ApplicationsLectureTesting and Securing ApplicationsLectureAutomating InfrastructureLectureLab outlineParse API Data Formats with PythonUse Git for Version ControlIdentify Software Architecture and Design Patterns on a DiagramImplement Singleton Pattern and Abstraction-Based MethodInspect HTTP Protocol MessagesUse PostmanTroubleshoot an HTTP Error ResponseUtilize APIs with PythonUse the Cisco Controller APIsUse the Cisco Webex Teams™ Collaboration APIInterpret a Basic Network Topology DiagramIdentify the Cause of Application Connectivity IssuesPerform Basic Network Configuration Protocol (NETCONF) OperationsUse Cisco Software Development Kit (SDK) and Python for Automation ScriptingUtilize Bash Commands for Local DevelopmentConstruct a Python Unit TestInterpret a DockerfileUtilize Docker Commands to Manage Local Developer EnvironmentExploit Insufficient Parameter SanitizationConstruct Infrastructure Automation Workflow
