Lesson 1: Compare Data Formats (XML, JSON, YAML)

Lesson 2: Describe parsing of common data format (XML, JSON, YAML) to Python data structures

Lesson 3: Describe the concepts of test-driven development

Lesson 4: Compare software development methods (agile, lean, waterfall)

Lesson 5: Explain the benefits of organizing code into methods/functions, classes, and modules

Lesson 6: Identify the advantages of common design patterns (MVC and Observer)

Lesson 7: Explain the advantages of version control

Lesson 8: Utilize common version control operations with Git

Key takeaways: Software Development and Design

Lesson 1: Construct a Python script that uses a Cisco SDK given SDK documentation

Lesson 2: Describe the capabilities of Cisco network management platforms and APIs (Meraki, Cisco DNA Center, ACI, Cisco SD-WAN, and NSO)

Lesson 3: Describe the capabilities of Cisco compute management platforms and APIs (UCS Manager, UCS Director, and Intersight)

Lesson 4: Describe the capabilities of Cisco collaboration platforms and APIs (Webex Teams, Webex devices, Cisco Unified Communication Manager including AXL and UDS interfaces, and Finesse)

Lesson 5: Describe the capabilities of Cisco security platforms and APIs (Firepower, Umbrella, AMP, ISE, and ThreatGrid)

Lesson 6: Describe the device level APIs and dynamic interfaces for IOS XE and NX-OS

Lesson 7: Identify the appropriate DevNet resource for a given scenario (Sandbox, Code Exchange, support, forums, Learning Labs, and API documentation)

Lesson 8: Apply concepts of model driven programmability (YANG, RESTCONF, and NETCONF) in a Cisco environment

Lesson 9: Construct code to perform a specific operation based on a set of requirements and given API reference documentation

Key takeaways: Cisco Platforms and Development

Lesson 1: Describe benefits of edge computing

Lesson 2: Identify attributes of different application deployment models (private cloud, public cloud, hybrid cloud, and edge)

Lesson 3: Identify the attributes of these application deployment types

Lesson 4: Describe components for a CI/CD pipeline in application deployments

Lesson 5: Construct a Python unit test

Lesson 6: Interpret contents of a Dockerfile

Lesson 7: Utilize Docker images in local developer environment

Lesson 8: Identify application security issues related to secret protection, encryption (storage and transport), and data handling

Lesson 9: Explain how firewall, DNS, load balancers, and reverse proxy in application deployment

Lesson 10: Describe top OWASP threats (such as XSS, SQL injections, and CSRF)

Lesson 11: Utilize Bash commands (file management, directory navigation, and environmental variables)

Lesson 12: Identify the principles of DevOps practices

Key takeaways: Application Deployment and Security

Lesson 1: Describe the value of model driven programmability for infrastructure automation

Lesson 2: Compare controller-level to device-level management

Lesson 3: Describe the use and roles of network simulation and test tools (such as VIRL and pyATS)

Lesson 4: Describe the components and benefits of CI/CD pipeline in infrastructure automation

Lesson 5: Describe principles of infrastructure as code (IaC)

Lesson 6: Describe the capabilities of automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Chef, and Cisco NSO

Lesson 7: Identify the workflow being automated by a Python script that uses Cisco APIs including ACI, Meraki, Cisco DNA Center, or RESTCONF

Lesson 8: Identify the workflow being automated by an Ansible playbook (management packages, user management related to services, basic service configuration, and start/stop)

Lesson 9: Identify the workflow being automated by a bash script (such as file management, app install, user management, directory navigation)

Lesson 10: Interpret the results of a RESTCONF or NETCONF query

Lesson 11: Interpret basic YANG models

Lesson 12: Interpret a unified diff

Lesson 13: Describe the principles and benefits of a code review process

Lesson 14: Interpret sequence diagram that includes API calls

Key takeaways: Infrastructure and Automation

Lesson 1: Describe the purpose and usage of MAC addresses and VLANs

Lesson 2: Describe the purpose and usage of IP addresses, routes, subnet mask / prefix, and gateways

Lesson 3: Describe the function of common networking components (such as switches, routers, firewalls, and load balancers)

Lesson 4: Interpret a basic network topology diagram with elements such as switches, routers, firewalls, load balancers, and port values

Lesson 5: Describe the function of management, data, and control planes in a network device

Lesson 6: Describe the functionality of these IP Services: DHCP, DNS, NAT, SNMP, NTP

Lesson 7: Recognize common protocol port values (such as, SSH, Telnet, HTTP, HTTPS, and NETCONF)

Lesson 8: Identify cause of application connectivity issues (NAT problem, Transport Port blocked, proxy, and VPN)

Lesson 9: Explain the impacts of network constraints on applications

Key takeaways: Network Fundamentals

Exam: Software Development and Design

Exam: Understanding and Using APIs

Exam: Cisco Platforms and Development

Exam: Application Deployment and Security

Exam: Network Fundamentals

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