Get Started with Cloud Native, DevOps, Agile, and NoSQL from Coursera

Would you like to explore the complete process of developing cloud-native applications from inception to implementation? This course covers essential cloud concepts such as Cloud Native Applications and CNCF and their impact on cloud application developers. You'll delve into specific tools and techniques for building cloud-native apps.

Next, you'll discover how to enhance your organization's culture through DevOps. You'll ensure consistent behavior and maintain high code quality by experimenting with various approaches, such as test-driven and behavior-driven development.

Furthermore, you will explore the benefits of implementing Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery practices alongside Agile methodologies and Scrum practices and how aligning teams and promoting autonomy contributes to developing superior systems. The course also covers critical MongoDB principles, offering an in-depth understanding of its characteristics. Additionally, you'll gain insights into IBM Cloudant, exploring its architecture, technologies, advantages, and everyday use cases.

Finally, you'll undertake a final project where you'll deploy and modernize an application, create user stories, enhance functionality, and redeploy using CI/CD. This project will be an excellent addition to your portfolio, displaying your newfound skills.

What's inside

Syllabus

Introduction to Cloud Native

Do you want to learn about developing cloud native applications from conception to implementation? This module will begin with some fundamental cloud concepts. Then you'll get into specific tools and techniques for creating cloud native applications. You will also learn about the Cloud Native Computing Foundation, the importance of hybrid cloud infrastructures, and how they affect cloud app developers. Then you'll look at two important aspects of cloud thinking: modernization and continuous integration/continuous delivery.

DevOps & CI/CD

Are you looking to improve your organizational culture and automate the stages of app development? In this module, you will begin by discovering how adopting a DevOps culture will aid in the collaboration of development and operations engineers throughout the development lifecycle. Then you’ll experiment with different ways of working, such as using test-driven and behavior-driven development techniques to ensure repeatable behavior and high code quality. Test-driven development (TDD) allows you to develop more quickly and confidently. In contrast, Behavior Driven Development (BDD) tests the system’s behavior from the outside and ensures that it behaves as intended. You’ll then see how implementing Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery practices guarantees that every change contributes to a potentially shippable feature. You will also learn about the fundamental DevOps and CI/CD tools developers use worldwide. Then you’ll discover why empowering people to do their best work contributes to the organizational DevOps goal of achieving a shared mindset and empowering everyone to deliver customer value.

Agile & Scrum

This module will introduce you to Agile philosophy and principles. You'll learn about Scrum as a framework for applying Agile principles to project management. You'll also learn more about Agile iterative planning, how businesses can use Agile to organize for success, and how team alignment and autonomy help develop better systems. You'll also learn how to create and refine a product backlog, write compelling user stories, estimate and assign story points, and plan a sprint. Finally, you'll discover how to conduct sprint reviews and retrospectives.

NoSQL Databases in Cloud

This module will equip you with an understanding of MongoDB's characteristics and practical experience in tasks such as CRUD operations, limiting and sorting records, indexing, and aggregation. Additionally, you will delve into MongoDB's essential concepts of replication and sharding, which facilitate its scalability and availability. Additionally, you will gain insight into IBM Cloudant and its key features and capabilities, including its architecture, technologies, benefits, and common use cases.

Final Project and Final Exam

Welcome to the final project for the course "Get Started with Cloud Native, DevOps, Agile, and NoSQL." In this project, you will have the exciting opportunity to apply the skills you have learned throughout the course and put them into action. By working on the Tax Calculator application, you will enhance its functionality and modernize it using the knowledge you have gained. You will be provided with a boilerplate code for the Tax Calculator app, which will serve as the foundation for your project. By actively participating in this project, you will gain hands-on experience in applying cloud-native principles, DevOps practices, agile methodologies, and NoSQL databases to enhance an application. Get ready to dive in and take your skills to the next level!

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Covers fundamental cloud concepts, such as cloud-native applications and CNCF, benefiting cloud app developers

Delves into specific tools and techniques for building cloud-native applications, helping learners stay current with industry trends

Emphasizes the importance of DevOps culture in improving organizational communication and fostering collaboration

Provides hands-on experience with MongoDB, offering a practical understanding of its characteristics and use in the cloud

Emphasizes the benefits of implementing Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery practices, enhancing software quality and delivery speed

Includes a final project where learners apply the acquired skills to deploy, enhance, and modernize an application, providing practical experience

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 Get Started with Cloud Native, DevOps, Agile, and NoSQL with these activities:

Refamiliarize Core CNCF Principles

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Review fundamental concepts of cloud native applications and CNCF to strengthen the foundation for the course.

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Revisit key concepts such as microservices, containers, and orchestration.
Review the role and benefits of CNCF technologies in cloud native development.

Host Study Groups or Join Peer Learning Communities

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Reinforce your understanding and learn from others by collaborating in peer learning communities or study groups centered around the course topics.

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Organize or join study groups with fellow students.
Discuss course concepts, share notes, and work on assignments together.

Explore MongoDB and IBM Cloudant Tutorials

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Gain practical experience working with MongoDB and IBM Cloudant through guided tutorials, reinforcing the concepts covered in the course.

Browse courses on MongoDB

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Follow online tutorials to set up and work with MongoDB.
Explore IBM Cloudant documentation and tutorials to understand its architecture and features.

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Practice Implementing CI/CD Pipelines

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Enhance hands-on proficiency in implementing CI/CD pipelines, solidifying your understanding of DevOps best practices.

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Set up a CI/CD pipeline using tools like Jenkins or Travis CI.
Practice building and testing code automatically.
Deploy code changes to a staging or production environment.

Develop a Cloud Native Application Prototype

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Demonstrate your mastery of cloud native development by building a prototype application that showcases your skills.

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Design and plan your cloud native application prototype.
Implement the application using appropriate cloud technologies.
Deploy and test the prototype in a cloud environment.
Refine and improve the prototype based on feedback and testing.

Participate as a Mentor in DevOps and Cloud Native Communities

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Deepen your understanding and reinforce your skills by mentoring others in DevOps and cloud native communities.

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Join online forums or communities related to DevOps and cloud native technologies.
Offer guidance and support to fellow learners or junior developers.
Share your knowledge and experiences through blog posts or presentations.

Participate in Hackathons or Coding Challenges on Cloud-Related Topics

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Challenge yourself and test your skills by participating in hackathons or coding challenges focused on cloud-related topics, gaining exposure to real-world scenarios.

Browse courses on Cloud Computing

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Identify and register for hackathons or coding challenges relevant to cloud computing.
Team up with other developers or work individually on solving the challenges.
Build and demonstrate innovative solutions using cloud technologies.

Career center

Learners who complete Get Started with Cloud Native, DevOps, Agile, and NoSQL will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineers work to bridge the gap between development and operations teams. They help to ensure that software applications are developed, deployed, and maintained efficiently and reliably. This course can help you become a DevOps Engineer by providing you with experience in DevOps tools and practices, as well as in Agile development methodologies.

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Cloud Architect

Cloud Architects design, build, and manage cloud computing systems. They work with customers to understand their business needs and then design and implement cloud solutions that meet those needs. This course can help you become a Cloud Architect by providing you with a foundation in cloud computing concepts, as well as experience in designing and implementing cloud-native applications.

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Agile Coach

Agile Coaches help organizations to adopt and implement Agile methodologies. They work with teams to improve their agility and productivity. This course can help you become an Agile Coach by providing you with an understanding of Agile principles and practices, as well as experience in coaching teams.

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Cloud Application Developer

Cloud Application Developers design, develop, and maintain cloud-based applications. They work with cloud computing technologies to build applications that are scalable, reliable, and secure. This course can help you become a Cloud Application Developer by providing you with experience in a variety of cloud computing technologies, as well as in Agile development methodologies.

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Cloud Service Engineer

Cloud Service Engineers are responsible for the operation and maintenance of cloud computing systems. They work to ensure that cloud systems are running smoothly and efficiently, and that customers are satisfied with the service. This course can help you become a Cloud Service Engineer by providing you with a foundation in cloud computing concepts and technologies, as well as experience in managing cloud systems.

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Full-Stack Developer

Full Stack Developers are responsible for the entire software development lifecycle, from design to deployment. They work on both the front-end and back-end of applications. This course can help you become a Full Stack Developer by providing you with experience in a variety of programming languages and technologies, as well as in Agile development methodologies.

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Cloud Security Engineer

Cloud Security Engineers are responsible for the security of cloud computing systems. They work to identify and mitigate security risks, and to ensure that cloud systems are compliant with security regulations. This course can help you become a Cloud Security Engineer by providing you with a foundation in cloud security concepts and technologies, as well as experience in designing and implementing secure cloud solutions.

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Database Administrator

Database Administrators are responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of databases. They work to ensure that databases are reliable, scalable, and secure. This course can help you become a Database Administrator by providing you with a foundation in database concepts and technologies, as well as experience in managing MongoDB databases.

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Cloud Consultant

Cloud Consultants help organizations to adopt and implement cloud computing solutions. They work with customers to assess their needs and then design and implement cloud solutions that meet those needs. This course can help you become a Cloud Consultant by providing you with a foundation in cloud computing concepts and technologies, as well as in Agile development methodologies.

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Software Architect

Software Architects design and develop the architecture of software systems. They work to ensure that software systems are scalable, reliable, and maintainable. This course can help you become a Software Architect by providing you with a foundation in software architecture concepts and principles, as well as experience in designing and implementing cloud-native applications.

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NoSQL Database Developer

NoSQL Database Developers are responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of NoSQL databases. They work with NoSQL technologies to build databases that are scalable, flexible, and efficient. This course can help you become a NoSQL Database Developer by providing you with experience in MongoDB databases and other NoSQL technologies.

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Product Manager

Product Managers are responsible for the development and execution of product roadmaps. They work with customers and stakeholders to identify and prioritize product features. This course can help you become a Product Manager by providing you with a foundation in product management concepts and principles, as well as experience in Agile development methodologies.

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Systems Administrator

Systems Administrators are responsible for the operation and maintenance of computer systems. They work to ensure that computer systems are running smoothly and efficiently, and that users have access to the resources they need. This course can help you become a Systems Administrator by providing you with a foundation in systems administration concepts and technologies, as well as experience in managing cloud systems.

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Technical Writer

Technical Writers create documentation for software and other technical products. They work to ensure that documentation is clear, concise, and accurate. This course can help you become a Technical Writer by providing you with a foundation in technical writing concepts and principles, as well as experience in writing documentation for cloud-based applications.

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Data Scientist

Data Scientists use data to solve business problems. They work with data to identify patterns and trends, and to develop models that can be used to make predictions. This course can help you become a Data Scientist by providing you with a foundation in data science concepts and technologies, as well as experience in working with MongoDB databases.

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