In this behind-the-scenes look at the Architecting Solutions on AWS course, instructor Morgan Willis demonstrates the storage first pattern using a tabletop view. She explains how adding DynamoDB or Amazon SQS as a storage layer creates a buffer between API Gateway and Lambda, illustrating key AWS architecture concepts. This visual approach helps learners grasp the building blocks of AWS Cloud architecture. The course, available on Coursera, is helping thousands learn AWS architecting basics.