Continuous Integration and Delivery (CI/CD) from edX

Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) is a key skill that every modern day Software and DevOps Engineer should know. This course provides a practical introduction to CI/CD, an automated approach to software development. ****

Many Organizations are adopting CI/CD practices to ship software faster and more efficiently. CI/CD focuses on frequent and reliable software delivery processes using automation to ensure code quality. This practice requires automation that continuously integrates code changes and continuously delivers those changes to a production environment. ****

In this course, you’ll examine the key features of CI and practice social coding using the Git Feature Branch Workflow. You will also learn about standard CI tools and gain a deep understanding of GitHub Actions workflows and their components. You’ll also review CD and its goals, benefits, and best practices. And you will learn the requirements of a CI/CD pipeline and discover standard CD tools. ****

You will explore Tekton and discover how its components work together to create a CD pipeline. You will learn how to build a pipeline, pass parameters to a pipeline, build triggers to start pipeline runs, implement reusable tasks, and create custom tasks. For your final project, you will complete your CD pipeline by building a container image and deploying your application to an OpenShift Kubernetes cluster.

Throughout this course, you’ll demonstrate your CI/CD skills by completing several hands-on labs with real-world tools used by DevOps professionals.

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Learning objectives

Describe automation infrastructure as code (iac), and ci/cd and their benefits.
Practice continuous integration (ci) using github feature branch workflows and github actions.

Create the continuous development (cd) pipelines using tekton and deploy your code to cloud using kubernetes.
Develop hands-on experience with various ci/cd tools and cloud native technologies used by devops professionals.

Describe automation infrastructure as code (iac), and ci/cd and their benefits.
Practice continuous integration (ci) using github feature branch workflows and github actions.
Create the continuous development (cd) pipelines using tekton and deploy your code to cloud using kubernetes.
Develop hands-on experience with various ci/cd tools and cloud native technologies used by devops professionals.

Syllabus

Module 1: Introduction to CI/CD

Introduction to CI/CD

Platform and Tools

What is Infrastructure as Code?

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Read about what's good

what should give you pause

and possible dealbreakers

Teaches key skills for modern-day Software and DevOps Engineers

Provides hands-on labs with real-world DevOps tools

Covers the full pipeline from CI to CD

Examines the latest industry techniques and tools

Suitable for learners with basic software development experience

May require students to have a basic understanding of Git and GitHub

Reviews summary

Practical ci/cd for devops engineers

According to learners, this course is a highly practical and current introduction to CI/CD, making it a must-have for DevOps and software engineers. Students consistently praise the extensive hands-on labs using real-world tools like GitHub Actions, Git, and especially Tekton, finding them directly applicable to automating deployment. The course structure offers a smooth progression from basic to complex topics with clear explanations. While it provides a solid foundation ideal for those new to the field, some more experienced learners felt certain lab instructions could be more detailed or that advanced topics could offer greater depth.

Well-suited for beginners and those new to CI/CD and its tools.

"I like the fact that it starts with the very basic to get familiar with and then gradually increases the level."

"Still, it's a solid foundation for anyone starting in DevOps."

"The progression from basic to more complex topics is smooth. Highly recommended for DevOps and software engineers."

Provides excellent practical exposure to GitHub Actions and Tekton.

"This course provided a fantastic introduction to CI/CD concepts, with particular emphasis on Tekton, which was extremely helpful for my role."

"A very informative course covering CI/CD with practical examples using GitHub Actions and Tekton."

"The course delivers on its promise of practical CI/CD. GitHub Actions section was comprehensive. Tekton was new to me, and it gave a good overview..."

Course excels in hands-on application using industry-relevant tools.

"This is one of the best courses for CI/CD concepts. It includes a lot of hands on for Tekton and Git."

"The hands-on labs are well-structured and reinforce the learning effectively. Highly recommend for any professional looking to deepen their understanding..."

"The hands-on labs, especially with Tekton, were highly practical and directly applicable. It significantly boosted my confidence in automating deployment processes."

Could benefit from more advanced content and detailed lab instructions.

"The theoretical parts are okay, but I felt the labs sometimes lacked detailed instructions, requiring external research."

"Decent course, but if you have some prior knowledge of CI/CD, you might find some sections too basic. I wish there was more advanced problem-solving."

"Some of the content, especially around OpenShift deployment, could be expanded for clearer understanding. Good course, but could use minor refinements."

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 Continuous Integration and Delivery (CI/CD) with these activities:

Read 'Continuous Delivery' by Jez Humble and David Farley

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Gain a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of Continuous Delivery by reading this authoritative book on the subject.

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Obtain a copy of the book
Read the book cover-to-cover
Take notes and highlight key concepts

Review basic Git and GitHub concepts

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Come into the course with a solid understanding of key Git and GitHub concepts such as branching, merging, and version control.

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Review introductory Git and GitHub tutorials
Create a few sample Git repositories
Push and pull changes to a remote repository

Find a mentor experienced in CI/CD

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Accelerate your learning by connecting with an experienced professional in the CI/CD field who can provide guidance and support.

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Attend industry events and meetups
Reach out to professionals on LinkedIn
Ask for referrals from colleagues

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Attend a CI/CD meetup or conference

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Connect with industry professionals and learn about the latest trends and best practices in CI/CD by attending relevant networking events.

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Research and identify relevant CI/CD events
Register for and attend the event
Network with other attendees

Complete the CI/CD practice labs

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Gain hands-on experience with CI/CD tools and concepts by completing the interactive practice labs provided in the course.

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Set up the necessary tools and configurations
Follow the lab instructions step-by-step
Troubleshoot any errors that may arise

Write a blog post or article on a CI/CD topic

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Deepen your understanding of CI/CD by researching and writing about a specific aspect or application of CI/CD.

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Choose a topic related to CI/CD
Research and gather information
Write a clear and informative article

Build your own simple CI/CD pipeline

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Apply your understanding of CI/CD principles by designing and implementing your own mini CI/CD pipeline for a small software project.

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Define the project scope and goals
Choose appropriate CI/CD tools and technologies
Configure and set up the CI/CD pipeline
Test and refine the pipeline

Contribute to an open-source CI/CD project

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Deepen your understanding of CI/CD and contribute to the community by collaborating on an open-source CI/CD project.

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Identify a suitable open-source CI/CD project
Review the project's documentation and codebase
Contribute bug fixes or new features

Career center

Learners who complete Continuous Integration and Delivery (CI/CD) will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

DevSecOps Engineer

DevSecOps Engineers are responsible for integrating security into a CI/CD pipeline. This course will teach you how to design and implement CI/CD pipelines that include security best practices.

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DevOps Engineer

A DevOps Engineer is responsible for overseeing and managing the entire software development lifecycle, which includes planning, coding, testing, integration, deployment, and maintenance. This course helps build a foundation in the tools and practices used to implement CI/CD pipelines, a key skill of DevOps Engineers.

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Quality Assurance Analyst

Quality Assurance Analysts are responsible for testing software to ensure its quality, which can be integrated into a CI/CD pipeline. This course will help you understand the principles and practices of CI/CD, preparing you for a more specialized role as a Quality Assurance Analyst.

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Software Quality Assurance Engineer

A Software Quality Assurance Engineer is responsible for testing software to ensure its quality, which is a critical element in CI/CD pipelines. This course will help you understand the tools and practices used in this field.

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IT Consultant

IT Consultants help organizations improve their IT systems and processes. Understanding how to design and implement CI/CD pipelines is a valuable asset for an IT Consultant, and this course provides you with an introduction to these concepts.

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Automation Engineer

Automation Engineers are responsible for automating tasks and processes across the IT landscape, which can include tasks in CI/CD pipelines. This course can help you build a foundation in the principles and practices of CI/CD, preparing you for a more specialized role in Automation Engineering.

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Technical Architect

Technical Architects design and implement complex software and IT systems, which can benefit from the use of CI/CD pipelines. This course will help you understand the principles and practices of CI/CD, preparing you for a more specialized role in Technical Architecture.

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CI/CD Engineer

As a CI/CD Engineer, your main responsibility is to ensure that the software your company develops is high-quality, tested, and deployed rapidly and reliably. Many of the principles and tools taught in this course, such as CI/CD, DevOps, and IaC, are central to this role. This course may be useful if you plan to go into this field.

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Network Engineer

Network Engineers design, implement, and manage computer networks, which are often used to deploy and manage CI/CD pipelines. This course may be useful if you plan to go into this field.

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Data Engineer

Data Engineers are responsible for building and maintaining the infrastructure that stores and processes data, which can be deployed and managed with the help of CI/CD pipelines. This course may be useful if you plan to go into this field.

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IT Project Manager

IT Project Managers are responsible for planning, executing, and closing IT projects, which often include the design and implementation of CI/CD pipelines. This course may be useful if you plan to go into this field.

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Cloud Engineer

Cloud Engineers design, deploy, and manage cloud computing systems, which can be deployed with the help of CI/CD pipelines. This course may be useful if you plan to go into this field.

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IT Architect

IT Architects design, plan, and implement IT infrastructure and systems, which often includes CI/CD pipelines. This course can help you understand the design principles and tools for CI/CD pipelines, preparing you for a more specialized role in IT Architecture.

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Systems Engineer

Systems Engineers work to integrate complex systems, which can include the implementation of CI/CD pipelines. This course may be useful if you plan to go into this field.

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Software Engineer

Software Engineers design, develop, and test software. Understanding the principles of CI/CD will help cement your understanding of how to write high-quality code that fits within a larger software development practice. This course could be useful for this role.

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