Introduction to Continuous Integration & Con…

Maybe you’ve heard the terms Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery before, but have never really had time to find out what they mean, and how they can help you as a developer.

Perhaps DevOps rings a bell, but it’s not something practiced in your company.

Maybe you understand about source control, using git, and have always had an interest in finding ways to automate the build process.

Or maybe none of this means anything to you (yet).

Whatever the reason you have hit this landing page, you have arrived at a course that can give you a fast track in understanding what this Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD) is all about.

This short course is designed to give you an introduction to the concepts, and arm you with the knowledge of why you should be using them in your organization.

Developers with these skills are in hot demand, and there is a reason for that. Proper implementation of CI and CD into the workplace brings with it processes that can save time, allowing companies to release software more often, fix bugs at a quicker pace, and deliver builds to their users faster, all with more control than you may have thought was possible. The bottom line is the company will make more money, and developers are more valuable as a result.

It is possible to completely automate the build process of your companies software projects, no matter how big or small, and no matter how many developers you have on your team.

Not only that, but you can either completely automate or largely automate the deployment process of your applications as well, depending on whether they are web-based, or mobile-based.

CI and CD are not just buzz words, but bring big benefits to all that use them.

In this course, you find out exactly what these benefits are, and how to get started. In addition, you will find out just what DevOps is, and why it plays a critical role with CI and CD.

The course is mainly aimed at developers looking to take a quick course to understand the basics of why they should adopt the practices, enabling them to move on to more technical, hands-on courses or training using the specific tools suitable for their organization.

With that said, this course goes through a number of the more popular tools used by developers and even has a case study showing an application being set up for CI and CD, from start to finish.

No real development experience is needed to take the course.

In addition, non-developers such as project managers, and even senior management will obtain benefits from taking this course, obtaining an understanding of why their company should transition to DevOps and implement CI and CD in their workplace.

At just over two hours in length, the course is easily digestible in a morning, an afternoon, or evening and will equip you with a solid understanding of the processes, and the reasons why you should be using them, as well as the next step to take.

Click the enroll button to get started, and I look forward to equip you with the knowledge you need to know about Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery.

What's inside

Learning objectives

Understand what continuous integration and continuous delivery is
Obtain a firm understanding of devops
Understand the competitive advantages of using ci and cd in your organization

Find out why companies like netflix and amazon use ci and cd in their daily workflow
Find out about the popular tools for integrating ci and cd into your workflow
See an actual case study of a real project using ci/cd from start to finish

Understand what continuous integration and continuous delivery is
Obtain a firm understanding of devops
Understand the competitive advantages of using ci and cd in your organization
Find out why companies like netflix and amazon use ci and cd in their daily workflow
Find out about the popular tools for integrating ci and cd into your workflow
See an actual case study of a real project using ci/cd from start to finish

Syllabus

The Software Development Lifecycle

Course Introduction

Software Development Lifecycle Overview

Before Coding

Traffic lights

Read about what's good

what should give you pause

and possible dealbreakers

Suitable for beginners

Suitable for various levels of experience

Focuses on the benefits of CI/CD for organizations

Taught by instructors with industry experience and certification

Highlights case studies and real-world examples

Outlines different CI/CD tools and their functions

Reviews summary

Foundational introduction to ci/cd & devops concepts

According to students, this course provides a largely positive and concise introduction to Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery. Learners appreciate its focus on the "why" behind CI/CD and DevOps, making it ideal for beginners, project managers, and non-technical professionals seeking a strategic overview. The lectures offer clear explanations, demystifying complex concepts. However, some developers seeking hands-on implementation or deeper technical dives found the course too superficial and wished for more practical application beyond the high-level case study. Overall, it serves as an excellent stepping stone for further learning.

The included case study provides an overview but lacks depth.

"The case study was a nice touch, though I wish it went a bit deeper into practical implementation with specific tools."

"The case study was a good idea, but again, very high-level."

The course is brief and to the point, easy to digest quickly.

"It's short, to the point, and easy to follow."

"The length is perfect for a quick overview."

"The pace was just right for a quick understanding."

Perfectly suited for new learners and non-technical roles.

"Highly recommend for non-technical roles or anyone new to the subject."

"Excellent for beginners! I knew nothing about CI/CD or DevOps..."

"Informative introduction. Good for managers or developers new to the concepts."

"Precisely what I needed as a non-technical founder. It demystifies the jargon."

"I found this course very suitable as I was starting from scratch with zero knowledge."

Provides a strong foundation in CI/CD and DevOps 'why'.

"This course is a great starting point for understanding CI/CD. The concepts are explained clearly and concisely."

"Absolutely brilliant! As a project manager, I needed to grasp the high-level benefits of CI/CD and DevOps."

"Good foundational course. The instructor did a good job explaining complex topics simply. The section on the competitive advantages was particularly insightful."

"Excellent for beginners! I knew nothing about CI/CD or DevOps, and now I have a solid conceptual understanding."

"This course gave me the 'why' behind CI/CD, helping me understand its strategic value for my startup."

May be redundant for those already familiar with SDLC or DevOps.

"If you're a developer already familiar with some aspects of the SDLC, you might find a lot of it redundant."

"Decent for a complete novice. If you have any prior exposure to software development methodologies or deployment, much of this will be review."

Does not provide in-depth technical or practical implementation.

"I wish it went a bit deeper into practical implementation with specific tools."

"I was hoping for more hands-on examples or deeper dives into the tools mentioned."

"Too superficial for me... I expected more practical advice on setting up pipelines or configuring specific tools."

"Didn't provide enough actionable steps for someone looking to implement CI/CD."

"This is purely theoretical, and you could probably get most of this from reading a few blog posts. No real depth or hands-on application."

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Introduction to Continuous Integration & Continuous Delivery with these activities:

Review Software Development Lifecycle basics

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Refresh your understanding of the fundamental concepts of software development.

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Review online resources or textbooks on SDLC
Identify the different phases of SDLC
Understand the key concepts of each phase

Read Continuous Delivery

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Build a solid foundation in Continuous Delivery practices.

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Read and understand the key concepts of Continuous Delivery
Apply the principles to real-world scenarios

Discuss CI/CD challenges and solutions

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Engage with peers to share knowledge and experiences.

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Join or create a study group or discussion forum
Share your understanding of CI/CD concepts
Discuss challenges encountered and best practices

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Explore Jenkins CI/CD pipelines

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Get hands-on experience with a popular CI/CD tool used in industry.

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Watch tutorials on setting up Jenkins pipelines
Follow along and create a sample pipeline
Experiment with different pipeline configurations

Solve CI/CD-related problems

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Develop problem-solving skills in the context of CI/CD.

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Find online resources or platforms that provide CI/CD-related problems
Attempt to solve the problems on your own
Review solutions and discuss with peers or mentors

Attend a CI/CD workshop

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Gain practical knowledge and interact with experts in the field.

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Find and register for a CI/CD workshop
Attend the workshop and participate actively
Network with speakers and other attendees

Build a sample web application with CI/CD

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Apply the CI/CD concepts to a real-world project.

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Design and implement a simple web application
Set up CI/CD pipelines for the application
Automate the build, test, and deployment processes

Contribute to an open-source CI/CD project

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Gain practical experience and contribute to the CI/CD community.

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Identify an open-source CI/CD project that aligns with your interests
Review the project's documentation and contribute to discussions
Fix bugs or implement new features as per the project's needs

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