CockroachDB for Python Developers

Cockroach University’s “CockroachDB for Python Developers” is an exciting course designed specifically for Python developers who want to enhance their knowledge of CockroachDB and learn how to build scalable, resilient applications and services. Let’s dive into the details:

Course Overview:
- Duration: Approximately 42 hours.
- Certificate: Upon successful completion, you’ll receive a free certificate.
- College Credit Recommendation: This course is recommended for college credit.
- Objective: Understand the hardware, software, and architectural components involved in computer communications within local area networks (LANs).
Course Content:
- Introduction: The internet plays a pivotal role in our lives. We browse the web, check emails, make VoIP phone calls, and engage in video conferences—all made possible by networking computers together. This course aims to provide a clear understanding of how networks, from small in-home LANs to the vast global Internet, are constructed. It enables us to use computers to share information and communicate effectively.
- Layered Approach: The course adopts a top-down approach, starting with fundamental concepts and gradually diving into the intricacies of each layer.
- Key Topics:
  - Unit 1: Basics of computer networks, essential terminology, and the concept of layers.
  - Unit 2: Understanding protocols—rules and conventions for communication between network devices.
  - Unit 3: Application layer protocols (e.g., Domain Name System, email protocols, Hypertext Transfer Protocol) and socket programming for network applications.
  - Unit 4: Transport layer protocols, including Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and User Datagram Protocol (UDP).
  - Unit 5: Network layer protocols (Internet Protocol, packet routing).
  - Unit 6: Link layer protocols.
  - Unit 7: Voice and video protocols, network security, and cloud computing.
Course Syllabus:
- Begin by reading the course syllabus.
- Click on Unit 1 to explore its introduction and learning outcomes.
- Dive into the learning materials and follow the instructions provided.

As you progress through the course, observe how these layers build upon each other, creating the remarkable tool of computer networks that many of us rely on daily ¹ ² ³.

If you’re interested in exploring more courses, Cockroach University offers additional resources for developers, including tutorials and hands-on labs. Feel free to check them out and continue your learning journey! 🚀🐞