To Space, AWS, Xero APIs and beyond
Unleash the power of AWS with this workshop that will teach you how to build your own functional web server that will handle 8 to 10 million hits a day.
Covering the ins and outs of what to do for a basic LEMP (Linux, NGINX, MySQL/MariaDB, Python/PHP/Perl) stack on a AWS micro we will build and configure a web ready server that you can use for everything from personal portfolio to projects and more.
Things you will need: A computer with macOS/Linux, or Windows with PuTTY, some command line experience (not overly necessary). Prior to coming to the workshop please set up an account at https://aws.amazon.com/s/dm/optimization/server-side-test/sem-generic/fr...
| Steven Cooper | Xero |  |
As a Senior Evangelist at Xero Steven Cooper is responsible for working with the strong global developer community, to develop and nurture the healthy start-up culture that continues to flourish across the region.
Among his activities in the international community Steven has helped run the acclaimed BattleHack series for PayPal/Braintree all over the world. An international speaker and mentor that has been a part of events throughout the world he loves to share knowledge and help support and grow developer communities.
Over the last 20 years, Steven has worked as a senior developer/tech lead for a host of start-ups and as a developer analyst for more than 10 years with Sensis. He has configured and spec’d mass production technology hardware for the likes of Samsung, Virgin, Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Visa, St. George and Westpac.
Steven hopes to align businesses with the most appropriate solutions – products that deliver efficiency, flexibility and enable scalability.