What you’ll learn
After taking this course, you should be able to:
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 organising 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 utilise containerisation for local development
Utilise tools to automate infrastructure through scripting and model-driven programmability
Cisco at Lumify Work
Lumify Work is the largest provider of authorised Cisco training in Australia, offering a wider range of Cisco courses, run more often than any of our competitors. Lumify Work has won awards such as ANZ Learning Partner of the Year (twice!) and APJC Top Quality Learning Partner of the Year.
Who is the course for?
This training 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 training 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:
Additional job roles that might be interested:
Infrastructure architect
Network designer
Course subjects
This class includes lecture sections and self-study sections. You will need to review self-study sections on your own before taking the certification exam.
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
Relating Network and Applications - Lecture
Employing Model-Driven Programmability with YANG - Lecture
Deploying Applications - Lecture
Testing and Securing Applications - Lecture
Automating Infrastructure - Lecture
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
Utilise 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
Utilise Bash Commands for Local Development
Construct a Python Unit Test
Interpret a Dockerfile
Utilise Docker Commands to Manage Local Developer Environment
Exploit Insufficient Parameter Sanitisation
Construct Infrastructure Automation Workflow
Prerequisites
Before taking this training, 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:
Cisco e-Learning
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Terms & Conditions
The supply of this course by Lumify Work is governed by the booking terms and conditions. Please read the terms and conditions carefully before enrolling in this course, as enrolment in the course is conditional on acceptance of these terms and conditions.
