Overview of the Developing Applications using Cisco Core Platforms and APIs (DEVCOR) Exam
Network engineers and software developers must master Cisco platforms and infrastructure-as-code paradigms to succeed in this certification. The curriculum mandates deep proficiency in RESTful API interactions, Webex Teams integration, and Cisco Meraki dashboard orchestration. Candidates demonstrate technical competency by implementing DevNet automation workflows using Python, Git, and CI/CD pipelines within containerized environments like Docker and Kubernetes. Furthermore, the assessment validates expertise in model-driven programmability using NETCONF, RESTCONF, and YANG, alongside the secure deployment of applications across Cisco DNA Center and Intersight infrastructures. Mastery requires practical application of security protocols, OAuth2 authentication, and microservices architecture to optimize enterprise-level network automation and programmability.