Developing Applications using Cisco Core Platforms and APIs (DEVCOR) Course Overview

To ensure a successful learning experience in the Developing Applications using Cisco Core Platforms and APIs (DEVCOR) course, participants should meet the following minimum prerequisites:

• Basic understanding of software development and design principles.
• Familiarity with the concepts of front-end, back-end, and load balancing in distributed applications.
• Knowledge of fundamental application design considerations, including scalability, modularity, high-availability, resiliency, and latency.
• Experience with any programming language, preferably Python, for hands-on labs and assignments.
• Understanding of REST API concepts and experience with using RESTful web services.
• Basic knowledge of network protocols (e.g., HTTP, HTTPS) and data formats (e.g., JSON, XML).
• Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git, for source code management.
• An introductory level of understanding of database concepts and different database types.
• Awareness of common architectural patterns such as monolithic, services-oriented, microservices, and event-driven architectures.
• Basic understanding of authentication and authorization mechanisms, including OAuth2.
• Awareness of Cisco platforms and products, which will be beneficial but not mandatory.
• Understanding of containerization concepts and the use of Docker.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and the importance of continuous testing.
• Awareness of common security concerns in application development, such as OWASP threats.

These prerequisites are intended to provide a foundation that will help learners to fully engage with the course material and to maximize the benefits of the training. However, Koenig Solutions offers courses at various levels, and additional support is available for those who may need to strengthen their knowledge in specific areas prior to undertaking the DEVCOR course.

Target Audience for Developing Applications using Cisco Core Platforms and APIs (DEVCOR)

The Cisco DEVCOR course equips professionals with skills in developing applications using Cisco platforms and APIs for advanced software solutions.

• Software Developers and Engineers with a focus on network applications
• DevOps Professionals interested in integrating Cisco technologies
• Network Engineers transitioning to DevOps or network programmability roles
• System Integrators designing scalable, maintainable network applications
• Cloud Architects working with hybrid cloud solutions involving Cisco technologies
• Application Developers creating applications for Cisco environments
• Technical Solutions Architects involved in application design and architecture
• Security Professionals responsible for application security and OWASP threat mitigation
• IT Professionals aiming to learn about containerization and Kubernetes with Cisco products
• Data Engineers interested in telemetry and data consumption on Cisco platforms
• Professionals seeking to specialize in chatops with Webex Teams API
• Infrastructure Engineers looking to automate Cisco network devices
• Full-stack Developers working on applications with a focus on backend scalability and front-end distribution
• Technical Leads overseeing teams that integrate Cisco APIs into their solutions
• API Developers implementing and optimizing RESTful services with Cisco tools
• Network Automation Engineers using Python scripts for Cisco DNA center APIs and UCS APIs
• Software Architects evaluating and implementing architectural patterns with Cisco technologies
• Anyone pursuing the Cisco DevNet Professional certification or similar credentials

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Developing Applications using Cisco Core Platforms and APIs (DEVCOR)?

Introduction to Learning Outcomes:

The DEVCOR course equips learners with essential skills to design, develop, and debug applications using Cisco's core platforms and APIs, with a focus on scalability, modularity, and maintainability.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

• Understand the architecture of distributed applications, including front-end, back-end, and load balancing concepts.
• Evaluate and design applications for scalability, modularity, high-availability, resiliency, and considerations for various deployment models.
• Apply strategies for reducing latency, implementing rate limiting, and ensuring maintainability and observability in application design.
• Diagnose application issues using logs and understand the implications of different database types on application requirements.
• Identify and implement architectural patterns such as monolithic, services-oriented, microservices, and event-driven.
• Master advanced Git operations for version control, understand release packaging, dependency management, and API call sequence diagrams.
• Develop robust REST API error handling, optimize API usage, and implement OAuth2 authorization code grant flow.
• Create applications that interact with Cisco platforms like Webex Teams, Firepower, Meraki, Intersight, UCS, and Cisco DNA Center.
• Integrate applications in CI/CD pipelines, leverage Docker and Kubernetes, and understand continuous testing and static code analysis benefits.
• Implement security best practices, including SSL certificate configuration, data privacy, secret storage, and mitigation of common OWASP threats.