AWS Certified Solutions Architect Study Guide by Ben Piper & David Clinton

Before buying a book for the AWS Solutions Architect Associate exam, make sure it is for the same version as the exam you are taking. This book is for the SAA-C01 which doesn't exist anymore. The authors have a version of the book for the SAA-C02 coming out at the end of the year.

I was aware of this when buying the book. I bought it anyway because I like learning from paper books. Also, this book is from the same series/publisher as my books so it was a good opportunity to see how another author approached things.

The book was good at explaining the material. It definitely pinpointed my weak areas. And re-loaded information that I knew last year when taking the AWS Developer Associate last year.

The practice questions were good at covering the material as well. They are definitely harder than the real exam, but that's a good thing. It gets you ready. I had a few nits (remember, I write a book in this series, but nothing big.)

I found out there were two online online

I'm giving this book 8 horseshoes because reading an older book for a newer exam is rarely a good idea.

I give this book 8 out of 10 horseshoes.