Overview

DevOps Course Learning ObjectivesBy the end of this course, students will be able to:Foundational KnowledgeDefine DevOps and explain its core purpose, history, and evolution.Differentiate DevOps from Waterfall and Agile methodologies.Explain the relationship between DevOps and Continuous Delivery.Describe the role of culture, collaboration, and automation in successful DevOps adoption.Continuous Integration, Delivery, and DeploymentDefine Continuous Integration (CI) and describe its role in catching issues early.Implement basic CI pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions or Jenkins.Differentiate between Continuous Delivery (CD) and Continuous Deployment, including their benefits and risks.Explain the structure of a CI/CD pipeline and the stages involved.DevOps and Testing PracticesUnderstand the role of automated testing in DevOps pipelines.Describe and distinguish between different types of testing:Unit TestingIntegration TestingFunctional (End-to-End) TestingSmoke TestingRegression TestingPerformance TestingSecurity TestingWrite and organize automated test suites using C# and NUnit.Pipelines and AutomationDefine what a pipeline is and explain its significance in DevOps workflows.List and describe the key stages of a DevOps pipeline: Build, Test, Release, Deploy.Implement simple build and test automation scripts.Identify best practices for building fast, reliable, and secure pipelines.Tools and TechnologiesExplore key DevOps tools and their purposes, including:Source Control: CI/CD Platforms: Testing Frameworks: DevOps Mindset and CultureEmbrace a DevOps mindset of shared responsibility, rapid iteration, and continuous feedback.Recognize the cultural changes required for successful DevOps implementation.Apply principles like Shift Left Testing and Fail Fast to modern development practices.Overall OutcomesBy completing this course, students will:Build and manage automated pipelines that integrate build, test, and deployment processes.Understand how to write and integrate automated tests across the development lifecycle.Use DevOps best practices to deliver faster, more reliable, and higher-quality software.Be prepared to contribute to or lead DevOps initiatives within development teams and organizations.

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