Azure DevOps Essentials: Build CI/CD Pipelines and Manage Projects — PickAClass
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Azure DevOps Essentials: Build CI/CD Pipelines and Manage Projects

Learn to automate software delivery and streamline team collaboration using Azure DevOps pipelines, boards, repositories, and modern containerization.

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Modern software development demands speed, reliability, and seamless collaboration. Transitioning from manual deployments to automated workflows can feel overwhelming, but mastering DevOps practices is essential for any development team. This text-based course guides you through the core concepts of Azure DevOps, enabling you to automate your software delivery lifecycle from scratch. You will learn how to set up continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, manage project boards, and containerize applications, preparing you to deploy software efficiently and collaborate effectively with your team. What you'll learn: - Understand the foundational principles of DevOps, cloud deployment, and version control. - Build automated CI/CD pipelines using modern YAML configurations to build and deploy applications. - Configure Docker containers within your pipelines to package applications reliably. - Manage software projects using boards, backlogs, sprints, and work items to track progress. - Collaborate using repositories, branch strategies, pull requests, and secure code merges. - Apply pipeline security best practices, including secret management and secure environment variables. You will start by exploring core DevOps terminology and the Azure DevOps interface before moving into pipeline creation, containerization, and agile project planning. Through written explanations and practical code snippets, you will progress from basic code management to automated release cycles. This course is designed for beginners, developers, and aspiring DevOps engineers who want to learn automation and project management from the ground up, with no prior DevOps experience required. Start reading today to master the essential workflows of modern software delivery.

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Reviews (18)

มณีรัตน์ แก้วมณี TH Verified learner
★ 5 · July 22, 2026

Brilliant course! The structure was intuitive and the actionable insights are invaluable. Highly recommend.

Gabriel Reyes EC Verified learner
★ 4 · July 22, 2026

This provided a good overview. The explanations were decent, but sometimes I wished for more practical application scenarios. Still, a valuable learning experience.

سعود بن ناصر SA Verified learner
★ 4 · July 20, 2026

Solid content and presented clearly. I appreciated the real-world applications shown. Could have used a few more practice opportunities.

Matthew Dubois CA
★ 4 · July 13, 2026

So well organized! The examples were spot on and really helped solidify the concepts. Big thumbs up.

George Miller GB Verified learner
★ 4 · July 3, 2026

Pretty good foundation. The examples were mostly helpful. Might need additional practice elsewhere for mastery.

محمد بن عبدالله بن محمد آل ثاني QA Verified learner
★ 4 · July 3, 2026

Fantastic resource. I learned so much, and the examples used were super helpful in understanding the concepts. Highly recommend.

Paulina Mendoza CR
★ 4 · July 3, 2026

This was a great learning experience. I picked up so many useful skills that I can apply immediately. The content delivery was top-notch.

Palesa Sibeko ZA Verified learner
★ 4 · July 2, 2026

So glad I took this. The content flows logically, and the real-world applications are incredibly relevant. Great job!

Anna Jónsdóttir IS
★ 5 · July 1, 2026

What a fantastic learning experience. The examples were spot on and really helped solidify the concepts. Worth every minute.

Sarah Levi IL Verified learner
★ 4 · June 29, 2026

Fantastic learning experience. The pace was perfect, and the examples really solidified the concepts. Big thumbs up!

David Růžička CZ
★ 3 · June 18, 2026

It was a pretty good course overall. Some parts moved a little fast for me, but the examples were generally helpful. Worth the time investment.

Mikael Svensson SE Verified learner
★ 4 · June 17, 2026

It's a solid course. The structure is logical and most of the examples were helpful. Could use a few more real-world scenarios though.

서이준 KR
★ 5 · June 5, 2026

Really enjoyed the flow of this. The practical applications discussed were spot on. Great course!

Ilona Savolainen FI Verified learner
★ 5 · June 4, 2026

Couldn't have asked for a better learning experience. The structure flowed perfectly, and the examples were incredibly relevant. Highly recommend!

أم كلثوم DZ Verified learner
★ 4 · May 31, 2026

Solid content here. While a couple of the modules could have been more detailed, the overall value and applicability are high. Good job!

عائشة بن علي TN Verified learner
★ 4 · May 30, 2026

Pretty informative. I liked the practical application examples, though the initial setup took longer than I expected.

Sophie Wagner AT Verified learner
★ 4 · May 30, 2026

Good foundational material. I appreciated the structured approach, although I wish there had been a few more real-world case studies.

Siobhan Lynch IE Verified learner
★ 4 · May 26, 2026

Pretty good overall. Some sections felt a little rushed, but the core content was solid and the examples were useful. I learned a lot.

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