DVA - AWS Certified Developer - Associate Study Guide 2026

Key Competencies (5)

• 1

  Implement data storage solutions

  Select and implement the appropriate AWS data storage solutions.

• 2

  Develop RESTful APIs and web applications

  Develop and deploy web APIs and applications.

• 3

  Develop event-driven solutions

  Create event-driven architectures using AWS services.

• 4

  Develop code for applications hosted on AWS

  Create and optimize application code interfacing with AWS services.

• 5

  Implement messaging and integration patterns

  Apply messaging services and integration patterns in application architectures.

Key Competencies (4)

• 1

  Implement authentication and authorization

  Apply security practices for managing access to applications and data.

• 2

  Secure data at rest and in transit

  Ensure the protection of data stored and transmitted in AWS environments.

• 3

  Implement application security best practices

  Adopt best practices for securing AWS-hosted applications.

• 4

  Manage secrets and sensitive data

  Securely manage and utilize sensitive information.

Key Competencies (4)

• 1

  Implement continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines

  Establish and manage automated deployment pipelines.

• 2

  Manage application configurations

  Effectively manage application settings and configurations.

• 3

  Deploy applications using AWS Elastic Beanstalk

  Deploy and manage applications using AWS Elastic Beanstalk.

• 4

  Deploy serverless applications

  Define and deploy serverless applications using AWS services.

Key Competencies (4)

• 1

  Handle application errors and exceptions

  Implement strategies to manage errors and exceptions in applications.

• 2

  Monitor and troubleshoot application performance

  Monitor and resolve performance issues in AWS-hosted applications.

• 3

  Implement logging and monitoring best practices

  Apply best practices in logging and monitoring applications.

• 4

  Optimize application performance and cost

  Enhance application efficiency and minimize costs.