Course description

What is DevOps?

DevOps is a set of practices, tools, and a cultural mindset that integrates software development (Dev) and IT operations (Ops) to improve collaboration, automate workflows, and accelerate software delivery. It aims to shorten the development lifecycle while maintaining high software quality and reliability.

Key Principles of DevOps

1. Collaboration & Communication – Encourages teamwork between developers, operations, and other stakeholders.
2. Automation – Automates processes like testing, deployment, and monitoring to increase efficiency.
3. Continuous Integration & Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) – Frequent code integration and deployment for faster releases.
4. Monitoring & Feedback – Constant monitoring of applications and infrastructure to detect and fix issues quickly.
5. Infrastructure as Code (IaC) – Managing infrastructure using code for scalability and consistency.

DevOps Lifecycle

???? Plan – Define project goals, create roadmaps, and collaborate on development needs.
???? Develop – Write, review, and manage code using version control (e.g., Git).
???? Build – Compile and package applications using automation tools like Jenkins or GitHub Actions.
???? Test – Run automated and manual tests to ensure software quality.
???? Release – Deploy applications to production using CI/CD pipelines.
???? Operate – Manage and maintain infrastructure, ensuring system stability.
???? Monitor – Continuously track performance and security metrics to improve reliability.

Benefits of DevOps

✅ Faster Software Releases ????
✅ Improved Collaboration ????
✅ Higher Software Quality ????
✅ Greater Operational Efficiency ⚙️
✅ Enhanced Security ????

Popular DevOps Tools

• Version Control: Git, GitHub, GitLab
• CI/CD: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD
• Configuration Management: Ansible, Puppet, Chef
• Containerization & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes
• Monitoring & Logging: Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk

By adopting DevOps, organizations can innovate faster, reduce downtime, and improve software performance. 

What will i learn?

• Upon completing this course, learners will be well-equipped to implement DevOps practices, use industry-standard tools, and effectively manage modern software development and deployment pipelines. They will also be able to drive efficiency, collaboration, and innovation in their organizations, delivering high-quality software at a faster pace.