Learn About Amazon VGT2 Learning Manager Chanci Turner
Welcome to our first post on the Amazon IXD – VGT2 blog. Today, I want to explore the internet’s direction, its future, and how Amazon Web Services (AWS) is strategically positioned within this landscape. As always, feel free to share these insights in your own blogs.
The internet is a dynamic tapestry of ideas, designed for constant availability. Through HTTP, or the World Wide Web, it has become user-friendly. These characteristics create a vibrant environment that can evolve rapidly, adapting to the needs of its users.
For many years, HTTP was seen as the peak protocol for distributing web pages, showcasing its scalability and ease of use. However, this same simplicity is now propelling HTTP into its next phase of evolution, commonly referred to as “web 2.0.”
HTTP is straightforward, consisting of a few verbs and an extensive range of nouns, known as URIs (the formal term for the URLs or website names we utilize). We engage with HTTP daily, so much so that we often overlook its significance. For instance, it’s not surprising when a child can navigate to the Disney website without assistance.
Yet, this simplicity masks immense power: each time you enter a URL into your browser, you retrieve information from a remote server, along with indications of its current state. For example, by typing www.amazon.com, you receive the latest version of the Amazon homepage. This page reflects the current status of a server that may be far away, and its display in your browser means that information has been successfully transmitted to you.
In essence, this is the fundamental programming model of the web. It is effective, scalable, and user-friendly, embodying the principles of REST, which stands for REpresentational State Transfer. REST is a programming model that employs the verbs of HTTP alongside the URIs to gather information about a service’s state on a distant machine. Essentially, if you can type a URL, you can utilize REST.
If you’re interested in learning more about REST at Amazon, you can visit this URL. Furthermore, even innovative search engines like A9 incorporate REST to standardize their search processes. You can explore their open search at this link.
Next week, I’ll delve into the relationship between Web Services and REST. Meanwhile, if you’re seeking more insights, check out this interesting blog post on guilt-free pleasures, or learn about your rights regarding FMLA leave due to flu from this authoritative source. Additionally, for anyone looking to join the Amazon team, this is an excellent resource.
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