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DevOps Essentials and Version Control with Git

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What you'll learn

  • Utilize Git for version control to track changes in code and collaborate effectively with development teams.

  • Configure and manage Linux environments for development, deployment, and system administration tasks.

  • Implement Git workflows, such as branching and merging, to manage code efficiently in a collaborative environment.

  • Apply DevOps principles to improve collaboration and efficiency in software development and operations.

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There are 3 modules in this course

Welcome to the DevOps Essentials and Version Control with Git course! This course introduces DevOps principles, Linux fundamentals, and Git for efficient version control in software development. Whether you're diving into the world of DevOps, managing Linux systems, or collaborating in a team using Git, this course offers you the tools and knowledge to navigate these areas effectively.

By the end of this course, you will be able to: • Identify the key stages and tools in the DevOps lifecycle • Apply basic Linux commands for navigating and managing files in a Linux environment • Use Git commands to manage repositories, branches, and commits • Analyze and resolve merge conflicts using different Git workflows • Implement Git strategies for team collaboration and code management This course is tailored for learners aiming for roles such as DevOps Engineers, Linux Administrators, and Software Developers, who want to enhance their proficiency in Linux, DevOps processes, and efficient version control Git. Basic programming knowledge and familiarity with command-line tools are recommended. By the end of the course, you will have a foundational knowledge in DevOps, Linux, and Git, preparing you to manage development pipelines, version control, and Linux environments with confidence. Join us to gain valuable insights into DevOps workflows, system administration, and version control, and discover how these skills can elevate your career and help you become more efficient in software development.

This module introduces the fundamentals of DevOps and its importance in modern software development. Learners will examine the limitations of traditional models, explore DevOps stages, and understand the lifecycle of software delivery. The module also covers essential Linux concepts, architecture, and commands that support DevOps environments.

What's included

24 videos6 readings4 assignments4 discussion prompts

24 videos•Total 134 minutes
  • Specialization Introduction•4 minutes
  • Course Introduction•4 minutes
  • Limitations of Software Development Models - Waterfall Model•4 minutes
  • Limitations of Software development models - Agile Model•7 minutes
  • Scenario: Understanding DevOps•5 minutes
  • Introduction to DevOps•5 minutes
  • DevOps Adoption•5 minutes
  • DevOps Lifecycle•6 minutes
  • DevOps Stages - Version Control•6 minutes
  • DevOps Stages - Continuous Integration and Testing•7 minutes
  • DevOps Stages - Continuous Deployment•5 minutes
  • DevOps Stages - Configuration Management•5 minutes
  • DevOps Stages - Continuous Monitoring•7 minutes
  • DevOps Delivery Pipeline - Version Control and Build•4 minutes
  • DevOps Delivery Pipeline - Unit Test and Deploy•6 minutes
  • Why Linux for DevOps?•7 minutes
  • Components and Architecture of Linux•5 minutes
  • File System•6 minutes
  • Software Package Management•6 minutes
  • Software Package Management - Demonstration•5 minutes
  • Working with Files and Directories•7 minutes
  • Users in Linux•7 minutes
  • File and System Operations in Linux - Creating and Managing Files•5 minutes
  • File and System Operations in Linux - Archiving and Compressing•5 minutes
6 readings•Total 55 minutes
  • Welcome to DevOps Essentials and Version Control with Git•10 minutes
  • How to use Discussion Prompt•5 minutes
  • Benefits of Working in a DevOps Environment•10 minutes
  • DevOps Stages and Delivery Pipeline•10 minutes
  • Common Linux Commands•10 minutes
  • Summary: Introduction to DevOps and Linux•10 minutes
4 assignments•Total 39 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Overview of DevOps•3 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: DevOps Stages and Delivery Pipeline•3 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Linux for DevOps•3 minutes
  • Knowledge Check: Introduction to DevOps and Linux•30 minutes
4 discussion prompts•Total 40 minutes
  • Introduce Yourself•10 minutes
  • Transitioning from Traditional Models to DevOps•10 minutes
  • Continuous Monitoring in the Pipeline•10 minutes
  • Linux as a DevOps Foundation•10 minutes

This module focuses on version control concepts using Git, covering everything from foundational commands to advanced workflows. Learners will work with repositories, understand branching and merging, and explore tools like Git hooks, submodules, and Git LFS to manage code efficiently across development teams.

What's included

38 videos5 readings5 assignments4 discussion prompts

38 videos•Total 192 minutes
  • Scenario - Importance of Version Control•6 minutes
  • Introduction to Version Control•6 minutes
  • Types of Version Control System•5 minutes
  • Introduction to Git•8 minutes
  • The Git File Workflow•5 minutes
  • Git Installation and Environment Setup•3 minutes
  • Basic Git Commands•7 minutes
  • Advanced Git Commands•3 minutes
  • Working with Remote repository•7 minutes
  • Branching and merging in Git•4 minutes
  • Creating, Switching, and Deleting Branches - Demonstration•6 minutes
  • Merge Conflicts•5 minutes
  • Resolving Merge Conflicts - Creating Branches•5 minutes
  • Resolving Merge Conflicts - Conflict Resolution•5 minutes
  • Merge Strategies - Fast Forward, Recursive, Octopus•4 minutes
  • Merge Strategies Demonstration - Fast Forward•5 minutes
  • Merge Strategies Demonstration - Recursive and Octopus•6 minutes
  • Cherry-Picking in Git•4 minutes
  • Cherry-Picking in Git - Demonstration•7 minutes
  • Interactive Rebase•4 minutes
  • Interactive Rebase - Demonstration•5 minutes
  • Stashing, Rebasing, Reverting, and Resetting•4 minutes
  • Git Workflows•4 minutes
  • Git Workflows - Adding Files to Staging Area•6 minutes
  • Git Workflows - Modifying the File•6 minutes
  • Git Workflows - Merging Branches•6 minutes
  • Git Workflows - GitHub•5 minutes
  • Forking Workflow•4 minutes
  • Forking Workflow - Demonstration•4 minutes
  • Git Hooks - Automating Tasks in Git•5 minutes
  • Submodules in Git•4 minutes
  • Submodules - Demonstration•7 minutes
  • Git bisect•4 minutes
  • Git Bisect - Demonstration•5 minutes
  • Squashing Commits for Clean History•3 minutes
  • Squashing Commits for Cleaner Repository - Demonstration•4 minutes
  • Git LFS•7 minutes
  • Managing Multiple Remotes - Demonstration•6 minutes
5 readings•Total 50 minutes
  • Real-world use cases of Version Control System•10 minutes
  • Installing Git on Windows•10 minutes
  • Git Hooks - Demonstration•10 minutes
  • Git Branching Strategies: Trunk-Based Development•10 minutes
  • Summary: Version Control with Git•10 minutes
5 assignments•Total 42 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Fundamentals of Version Control•3 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Git Essentials•3 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Git Branching and Merging Fundamentals•3 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Advanced Git Techniques and Workflows•3 minutes
  • Knowledge Check: Version Control with Git•30 minutes
4 discussion prompts•Total 40 minutes
  • Choosing a Version Control System•10 minutes
  • Git in Daily Workflow•10 minutes
  • Merge Conflicts and Team Dynamics•10 minutes
  • Scaling Git for Large Teams•10 minutes

This module is designed to assess understanding of the core concepts covered throughout the course. Evaluate your proficiency through a practice project and graded assessment focused on DevOps principles, Linux fundamentals, and Git version control techniques.

What's included

1 video1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt

1 video•Total 2 minutes
  • Course Summary•2 minutes
1 reading•Total 60 minutes
  • Practice Project: Building a Collaborative and Efficient DevOps Workflow Using Git and Linux•60 minutes
1 assignment•Total 45 minutes
  • End Course Knowledge Check: DevOps Essentials and Version Control with Git•45 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
  • Describe Your Learning Journey•10 minutes

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Frequently asked questions

DevOps integrates software development and IT operations to enhance the speed, efficiency, and security of software delivery. By streamlining the development lifecycle, DevOps helps organizations respond faster to market needs, delivering better value to customers and gaining a competitive edge.

Version control with Git is a system that tracks changes to files and allows multiple people to collaborate on a project. It records a history of modifications, enabling users to revert to earlier versions if needed. Git uses repositories to manage and store this information efficiently. It's widely used in software development to streamline teamwork and code management.

The “DevOps Essentials and Version Control with Git” course provides an introduction to DevOps principles, practices, and tools. It begins with the fundamentals of DevOps and Linux, explaining the DevOps lifecycle and delivery pipeline. Learners gain hands-on experience with Linux commands essential for DevOps workflows. The course then dives deep into version control, covering Git essentials, branching, merging, and advanced Git workflows like GitFlow, forking, and submodules.

The “DevOps Essentials and Version Control with Git” course is ideal for beginners, aspiring DevOps professionals, software developers, and IT practitioners. It is ideal for anyone looking to build a strong foundation in DevOps practices, Linux basics, and Git version control. Whether you are starting a tech career or upskilling, this course offers practical, hands-on learning.

No, you do not need prior experience with programming languages to take the “DevOps Essentials and Version Control with Git” course. The course focuses on foundational concepts, Linux basics, and Git workflows, making it accessible to learners from both technical and non-technical backgrounds.

This course spans approximately three weeks, with 2-3 hours of learning each week. It includes video content, reading materials, quizzes, and discussion prompts to facilitate active learning and assessment.

Yes, DevOps requires a certain level of technical knowledge. Since DevOps focuses on building and maintaining applications to support business goals, it naturally involves working with code or ensuring that code functions as intended. This leads to a degree of technical involvement, making a foundational understanding of IT concepts and tools important for effective DevOps practices.

The 7 phases of the DevOps lifecycle are:

1. Continuous development.

2. Continuous integration.

3. Continuous testing.

4. Continuous monitoring.

5. Continuous feedback.

6. Continuous deployment.

7. Continuous operations.

Yes, DevOps offers a strong career path with high demand, competitive salaries, and significant growth potential. Its role in connecting development and operations is essential to modern software practices, making it valuable across a wide range of industries.

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

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