--- title: Best AWS in Plain English posts — August 2023 | daily.dev description: The most upvoted AWS in Plain English posts from August 2023, curated by the daily.dev community. canonical: https://daily.dev/sources/awsplainenglish/best-of/2023/08 twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:url: https://daily.dev/sources/awsplainenglish/best-of/2023/08 og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: Best AWS in Plain English posts — August 2023 | daily.dev og:description: The most upvoted AWS in Plain English posts from August 2023, curated by the daily.dev community. og:image: https://media.daily.dev/image/upload/s--VAY5ToZt--/f_auto/v1724209435/public/daily.dev%20-%20open%20graph --- # Best of AWS in Plain English — August 2023 1. 1 [](https://daily.dev/posts/10-secrets-to-improve-your-dockerfile-sngdmfsfs "10 Secrets to Improve Your Dockerfile") Article AWS in Plain English · 3y 10 Secrets to Improve Your Dockerfile Dockerfile is a powerful tool for building and deploying applications in Docker containers. There are a number of advanced features and best practices that may not be as well-known. We’ll explore 10 things you might not know about Dockerfile, including tips and tricks for optimizing your builds. 204 11 2. 2 [](https://daily.dev/posts/docker-vs-virtual-machines-oj5ogy4ac "Docker vs. Virtual Machines") Article AWS in Plain English · 3y Docker vs. Virtual Machines Two major contenders have emerged: Docker and Virtual Machines (VMs) These solutions address the challenges of efficient resource usage and streamlined application management. In this blog, we’ll dive into the technical details of Docker and VMs, understanding their differences, commonalities, and the scenarios where they truly shine. 26 6 3. 3 [](https://daily.dev/posts/20-devops-interview-questions-and-answers-with-detailed-explanation-zzu3rj0ca "20 DevOps Interview Questions and Answers with Detailed Explanation") Article AWS in Plain English · 3y 20 DevOps Interview Questions and Answers with Detailed Explanation DevOps is a combination of cultural philosophies, practices, and tools that enhance an organization’s ability to deliver high-velocity applications and services. It enables rapid evolution and improvement of products and helps maintain a high standard of quality. 20 DevOps Interview Questions and Answers with Detailed Explanation. 24 4. 4 [](https://daily.dev/posts/docker-app-development-pqlb1cq6w "Docker App Development") Article AWS in Plain English · 3y Docker App Development Docker App Development. A Step-by-Step Guide to Containerize an E-Commerce App Development. The guide is a comprehensive guide on containerizing an e-commerce web app built with NodeJS. In modern software development, agility, scalability, and consistency are essential. 19 5. 5 [](https://daily.dev/posts/the-ultimate-guide-to-docker-volumes-rxdtcvxtd "The Ultimate Guide to Docker Volumes") Article AWS in Plain English · 3y The Ultimate Guide to Docker Volumes The Ultimate Guide to Docker Volumes, the popular containerization platform, has revolutionized the way applications are developed, deployed, and managed. In this guide, you’ll dive into the Docker volumes, exploring what they are, why they are important, and how to effectively use them in your containerized applications. 18 6. 6 [](https://daily.dev/posts/tips-to-pass-aws-certified-developer-associate-exam-dva-c02--wm1gojhmu "Tips To Pass AWS Certified Developer Associate Exam (DVA-C02)") Article AWS in Plain English · 3y Tips To Pass AWS Certified Developer Associate Exam (DVA-C02) AWS Certified Developer Associate Exam (DVA-C02) Harry Siddhu has listed down some major AWS services that are highly important for the exam. The information provided below is not exhaustive, but it will certainly enhance your knowledge and aid you during the exam. 16 1 7. 7 [](https://daily.dev/posts/aws-project-architecting-a-secure-and-scalable-network-with-aws-vpcs-and-subnets-zniku12dn "AWS Project: Architecting a Secure and Scalable Network with AWS VPCs and Subnets") Article AWS in Plain English · 3y AWS Project: Architecting a Secure and Scalable Network with AWS VPCs and Subnets The objective of this project is to help beginners understand concepts like VPCs, subnets, Network ACLs, routing, and security groups. An AWS account that is free-tier eligible because we don’t want to spend money on this project. The next step is to set up a Bastion Host in the public subnet. 13 8. 8 [](https://daily.dev/posts/how-i-passed-aws-certified-developer-associate-dva-c02--upqeidjvr "How I Passed AWS Certified Developer Associate (DVA-C02)") Article AWS in Plain English · 3y How I Passed AWS Certified Developer Associate (DVA-C02) How I Passed AWS Certified Developer Associate (DVA-C02) exam was a little tough and a bit challenging and required good hands-on experience. I spent around 3–4 hours for 5 days a week for around 2 months to feel confident before sitting in the real exam. There are tons of great training materials available on the Internet. 12 9. 9 [](https://daily.dev/posts/demystifying-docker-architecture-understanding-the-building-blocks-of-containerization-l56rmfqcx "Demystifying Docker Architecture: Understanding the Building Blocks of Containerization") Article AWS in Plain English · 3y Demystifying Docker Architecture: Understanding the Building Blocks of Containerization Demystifying Docker Architecture: Understanding the Building Blocks of Containerization. The Core of Docker’s architecture lies the Docker Engine, the powerhouse that drives the whole system. 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