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    Developing Applications and Automating Workflows using Cisco Core Platforms (DEVASC)

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    The Developing Applications and Automating Workflows Using Cisco Core Platforms (DEVASC) training 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.

    How You'll Benefit

    This training will help you:

    Take advantage of the network when you implement applications to fulfill business needs
    Gain a foundation in the essentials of applications, automation, and Cisco platforms
    Earn 48 CE credits toward recertification
    Prepare for the 200-901 DEVASC exam

    Live Labs:

    Parse API Data Formats with Python
    Use Git for Version Control
    Identify Software Architecture and Design Patterns on a Diagram
    Implement Singleton Pattern and Abstraction-Based Method
    Inspect HTTP Protocol Messages
    Use Postman
    Troubleshoot an HTTP Error Response
    Utilize APIs with Python
    Use the Cisco Controller APIs
    Use the Cisco Webex Teams™ Collaboration API
    Interpret a Basic Network Topology Diagram
    Identify the Cause of Application Connectivity Issues
    Perform Basic Network Configuration Protocol (NETCONF) Operations
    Use Cisco Software Development Kit (SDK) and Python for Automation Scripting
    Utilize Bash Commands for Local Development
    Construct a Python Unit Test
    Interpret a Dockerfile
    Utilize Docker Commands to Manage Local Developer Environment
    Exploit Insufficient Parameter Sanitization
    Construct Infrastructure Automation Workflow

    Developing Applications and Automating Workflows using Cisco Core Platforms (DEVASC) Objectives

    • Describe the importance of APIs and use of version control tools in modern software development
    • Describe common processes and practices used in software development
    • Describe options for organizing and constructing modular software
    • Describe HTTP concepts and how they apply to network-based APIs
    • Apply Representational State Transfer (REST) concepts to integration with HTTP-based APIs
    • Describe Cisco platforms and their capabilities
    • Describe programmability features of different Cisco platforms
    • Describe basic networking concepts and interpret simple network topology
    • Describe interaction of applications with the network and tools used for troubleshooting issues
    • Apply concepts of model-driven programmability to automate common tasks with Python scripts
    • Identify common application deployment models and components in the development pipeline
    • Describe common security concerns and types of tests
    • and utilize containerization for local development
    • Utilize tools to automate infrastructure through scripting and model-driven programmability

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    • Developing Applications and Automating Workflows using Cisco Core Platforms (DEVASC) Prerequisites

      Who should attend
      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 engineer
      Software developer
      System integration programmer
      Additional job roles that might be interested:

      Infrastructure architect
      Network designer
      Certifications
      This course is part of the following Certifications:

      Cisco Certified DevNet Associate
      Prerequisites
      There 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 literacy
      Basic PC operating system navigation skills
      Basic Internet usage skills
      Hands-on experience with a programming language (specifically Python)
      Here are Cisco learning resources that can help you prepare:

      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/

    • Developing Applications and Automating Workflows using Cisco Core Platforms (DEVASC) Course Format

      Live Virtual Course

    • Developing Applications and Automating Workflows using Cisco Core Platforms (DEVASC) Outline

      Practicing Modern Software Development — Lecture
      Describing Software Development Process — Self-study
      Designing Software — Self-study
      Introducing Network-Based APIs — Lecture
      Consuming REST-Based APIs — Lecture
      Employing Programmability on Cisco Platforms — Lecture
      Introducing Cisco Platforms — Self-study
      Describing IP Networks (ELT only) — Self-study
      Relating Network and Applications — Lecture
      Employing Model-Driven Programmability with YANG — Lecture
      Deploying Applications — Lecture
      Testing and Securing Applications — Lecture
      Automating Infrastructure — Lecture