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“What if learning AWS could be done while playing a game🎮?” AWS Cloud Quest is the answer if you’ve wondered if it’s possible! AWS Cloud Quest brings a gamified learning experience where you don’t just learn about cloud computing—you live it.
I dived into AWS Cloud Quest, taking on the role of Solution Architect in an exciting adventure, to enhance my skills and gain more hands-on experience. Through a series of missions, I tackled numerous problems in a fun and challenging way, all while building my cloud expertise☁️
AWS Cloud Quest offers numerous roles and areas of focus including Cloud Practitioner, Serverless Developer, Solution Architect, Networking🛜, Machine Learning, Generative AI and more !!
Diving in 🤿
Getting started with AWS Cloud Quest is simple! Simply log into AWS Skill Builder and choose the role you want to explore !!
If you are starting with Cloud and want to explore the free version, Cloud Practitioner is great to begin with and for those who seek advanced challenges Cloud Quest offers you have got a plethora of missions ! I chose to begin my journey with the Solutions Architect role
Jumping into the Action 🎬
Customizing Your Avatar: Before you start your missions, you create your own avatar! Choose your outfit, accessories, and overall look to make your in-game character feel like “you.”
A City Like No Other: The stage is set with a city-like UI, with checkpoints scattered across map the map! These checkpoints represent various real-world problems, that need to be solved for citizens to thrive. Each challenge brings you closer to mastering AWS services, with every building you add, the city grows reflecting your success in overcoming challenges and showcasing your progress.
Hands-on Lab: Labs form the core of Cloud Quest. Each mission starts with
a) Introduction to problem: Understand the problems citizens are facing
b) Learn concepts: An explanation of the concepts that will be used
c) Practice steps: Walkthroughs that help ensure we understand how to apply the concepts.
d) DIY challenges: Test your skills by solving the problem independently.
We can choose between classic and modern UI modes. The labs simulate real-world scenarios, making the experience highly practical
Build Your City with Rewards: Once you complete the DIY tasks, you get rewarded with buildings, infrastructure components that take your city to the next level! You also get customizing points that can help you customize buildings to your liking.
Drone Challenges and Reward Cards: This was the most exciting part of Cloud Quest for me! The mission is to capture drones hovering around the city, which earns you reward cards!
These cards represent AWS services that can be used to complete cloud architectures.
Pets and Vehicles: Cloud Quest doesn’t stop at learning! It provides a playful touch with pets and vehicles! Take your pets on for a walk or unlock unique modes of transport from hoverboard to paper plane!! Yes, a paper plane! The fun doesn’t end !
My Takeaway
It was truly fun playing AWS Cloud Quest! While the modern UI lags a bit, the adventurous journey, hands-on challenges, and rewarding experience more than make up for it. Put on your avatar, hop into the city, and take on the cloud like never before !!
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Thank you for reading😊
Aarush Luthra
