Course Description

Prepare to pass exam: Helidon Microservices Developer Professional

The Helidon Microservices Developer Professionals certification confirms the candidate's proficiency in cloud-native open-source Helidon API, recognized by a wide range of world-wide industries. The credential also acknowledges that the candidate has a thorough and broad knowledge of the Helidon programming language, coding practices, and utilization of MicroProfile features incorporated into Helidon 2.5.4. Passing this exam certifies that the individual has tremendous fluency in Helidon technology and has acquired valuable professional skills required to be a Helidon microservices software developer.

To prepare for the Helidon Microservices Developer Professional exam, focus on understanding the core principles of microservices architecture and the Helidon framework's capabilities. Gain hands-on experience by building and deploying microservices using Helidon SE and Helidon MP. Familiarize yourself with key concepts such as service discovery, resilience, and cloud-native design patterns. Additionally, utilize official documentation, tutorials, and practice exams to reinforce your knowledge and application of Helidon features. This combination of theoretical knowledge and practical experience will be essential for success in the exam and in real-world microservices development.

Additionally, focus on understanding integration techniques, such as using RESTful APIs and messaging systems, to enhance your microservices. Engaging in community forums and coding challenges can also help deepen your understanding and prepare you for practical scenarios you might encounter in the exam.

Exam topics covered

Microservices Architecture

• Explain the Microservices architecture
  
• Describe the communication protocols for microservices

Introduction to Helidon SE and Helidon MP

• Identify the various Helidon flavors
  
• Decribe Helidon SE features
• Describe Helidon MP features

Helidon Application Building and Packaging

• Explain the key concepts for building and packaging
  
• Identify the characteristics of Helidon applications
• Describe the containerization of Helidon applications

 Helidon SE

•  Introduce Helidon SE basic API
• Explain reactive programming in Helidon

 Helidon MP

 Define MicroProfile

Explain the role of MicroProfile in Helidon

 Helidon Configuration

•  Explain the MicroProfile Config API
• Explain MicroProfile Config concepts
• Deploy Config with Kubernetes

 Observability in Helidon

• Explain observability concepts
  
• Explain the observability APIs

Security for Helidon

• Describe the key security features
  
• Explain authentication and authorization concepts
• Describe the key Helidon security features

 Data Access in Helidon MP

• Understand data access in Helidon
  
• Describe the data access API in Helidon MP

 Service to Service Communication with Helidon

• Identify the client types in Helidon
  
• Use fault tolerance with service to service communication

Testing Helidon Applications

• Explain the general testing strategies
  
• Describe Helidon specific testing