Foundations of DevOps and Git
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Foundations of DevOps and Git
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What you'll learn
Understand DevOps principles and benefits.
Install and configure Git on various platforms.
Create, manage repositories, and handle version control in Git and GitHub.
Collaborate with developers and integrate GitHub with local repositories.
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This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. In this meticulously designed course, you'll embark on a journey to understand the fundamental principles of DevOps and the crucial role Git plays in version control and continuous integration. The course begins with an introduction to DevOps, explaining its importance and how it revolutionizes the development and operations landscape. You'll get acquainted with various tools that DevOps professionals use and see practical demonstrations of a typical working methodology within an organization. As you progress, the course delves into the world of Git, providing a thorough understanding of its functionality. From installing Git on different platforms to setting up EC2 instances and creating repositories, each step is covered in detail. You will learn to navigate through Git's workflow, manage different stages, and compare code changes effectively. The practical sessions ensure that you can apply these concepts in real-world scenarios, making you proficient in handling version control systems. The final sections of the course focus on GitHub, where you'll discover how to create and manage repositories on this popular platform. The course covers essential operations like cloning repositories, pushing code, and collaborating with other developers. You'll also learn advanced topics such as connecting to GitHub using SSH and mapping local repositories to remote ones. By the end of this course, you'll be well-equipped to implement a seamless CI/CD pipeline, enhancing your development efficiency and reliability. This course is perfect for aspiring DevOps professionals and software developers looking to master Git for version control and continuous integration. It's also ideal for anyone seeking to implement DevOps practices within their organization. Prerequisites include basic computer skills and familiarity with command-line interfaces.
In this module, we will introduce you to the basics of DevOps, including an overview of the course and the tools covered. You'll learn about the necessary resources and prerequisites for the course and get a step-by-step guide on creating an AWS account.
What's included
4 videos2 readings
4 videos•Total 32 minutes
- Introduction to the Specialization•4 minutes
- What Is DevOps and Tools Covered•21 minutes
- Resources•1 minute
- Create an AWS Account•6 minutes
2 readings•Total 20 minutes
- Introduction to the Course 'Foundations of DevOps and Git'•10 minutes
- Full Specialization Resources•10 minutes
In this module, we will delve into Git and GitHub, starting with an introduction to version control systems and the significance of Git. You will learn to install Git, create and manage repositories, and understand the workflow of Git stages and commits. Additionally, you'll gain hands-on experience in pushing code to remote repositories and collaborating with other developers using GitHub.
What's included
28 videos1 reading2 assignments
28 videos•Total 184 minutes
- Git Introduction•2 minutes
- Content Overview•3 minutes
- Before Starting with the Course•1 minute
- About Your Trainer•1 minute
- What Is Version Control System and Why Git•6 minutes
- Install Git on Window•3 minutes
- Set Up an EC2 Instance and Install Git•8 minutes
- Working with Git Bash•4 minutes
- Creating a Repository on Git•8 minutes
- Git Workflow•13 minutes
- Working with Git Stages•8 minutes
- Compare Code Changes with Different Git Stages•11 minutes
- Compare Code Changes with Different Local Commits•5 minutes
- Why Do We Need GitHub•3 minutes
- Creating GitHub Account•5 minutes
- Creating a Repo on GitHub Account•6 minutes
- Cloning a Repo from GitHub•5 minutes
- Push Code onto Remote Repository•8 minutes
- Working with Other Developer Code•8 minutes
- Git Clone Versus Git Pull•4 minutes
- Unable to Push Changes onto Remote Repository•11 minutes
- Connecting to GitHub Using SSH•11 minutes
- Map Local Repo with Remote Repository - Git Remote Add•11 minutes
- How a Java Developer Pushes Code onto a Remote Repository•10 minutes
- Working with Commits on Git•10 minutes
- Know Information about Specific Commit on Git•5 minutes
- Working with Commits on GitHub•8 minutes
- Commit Changes Directly on GitHub•7 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
- Conclusion to the Course 'Foundations of DevOps and Git'•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 75 minutes
- Full Course Practice Assessment•15 minutes
- Full Course Assessment•60 minutes
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