CCNA Automation Study Hub
Exam Code
200-901
Blueprint Items
80
Articles Live
34
Coverage
15% of blueprint covered
Software Development and Design
1.0
Software Development and Design
1.1
Compare data formats (XML, JSON, and YAML)
1.2
Describe parsing of common data format (XML, JSON, and YAML) to Python data structures
⌛ Common Mistakes When Parsing Data Formats in Python
· Coming 20 July 2026
1.3
Describe the concepts of test-driven development
1.4
Compare software development methods (agile, lean, and waterfall)
1.5
Explain the benefits of organizing code into methods / functions, classes, and modules
1.6
Explain the advantages of common design patterns (MVC and Observer)
⌛ Comparing MVC and Observer in Automation Projects
· Coming 17 August 2026
1.7
Explain the advantages of version control
1.8
Utilize common version control operations with Git
1.8.a
Clone — Utilize common version control operations with Git
1.8.b
Add/remove — Utilize common version control operations with Git
1.8.c
Commit — Utilize common version control operations with Git
Coming soon
1.8.d
Push / pull — Utilize common version control operations with Git
Coming soon
1.8.e
Branch — Utilize common version control operations with Git
Coming soon
1.8.f
Merge and handling conflicts — Utilize common version control operations with Git
Coming soon
1.8.g
diff — Utilize common version control operations with Git
Coming soon
Understanding and Using APIs
2.0
Understanding and Using APIs
2.1
Construct a REST API request to accomplish a task given API documentation
⌛ What is a REST API and How Does it Work?
· Coming 27 July 2026
⌛ How to Read and Use API Documentation for Beginners
· Coming 3 August 2026
⌛ Step-by-Step Guide: Constructing Your First REST API Request
· Coming 10 August 2026
2.2
Describe common usage patterns related to webhooks
Coming soon
2.3
Describe the constraints when consuming APIs
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2.4
Explain common HTTP response codes associated with REST APIs
Coming soon
2.5
Troubleshoot a problem given the HTTP response code, request and API documentation
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2.6
Interpret the parts of an HTTP response (response code, headers, body)
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2.7
Utilize common API authentication mechanisms: basic, custom token, and API keys
Coming soon
2.8
Compare common API styles (REST, RPC, synchronous, and asynchronous)
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2.9
Construct a Python script that calls a REST API using the requests library
Coming soon
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Last updated 19 July 2026