Azure DevOps Fundamentals: Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD Pipelines

Modern software delivery requires speed and reliability, yet manual deployments often lead to errors and downtime. Mastering the automation of infrastructure and code releases is the key to efficient engineering. This course provides a clear path for those looking to understand how to synchronize code changes with live environments without manual intervention. You will transition from manual setups to automated workflows, gaining the skills to manage infrastructure as code and deploy full-stack applications through multiple environments with confidence. By studying real-world deployment patterns, you will learn how to maintain high quality and consistency across your entire development lifecycle. What you'll learn: - Understand the core principles of Infrastructure as Code and the DevOps lifecycle - Configure automated CI/CD pipelines to build and deploy .NET and React applications - Manage cloud resources efficiently using modern infrastructure automation tools - Implement quality gates and release schedules to ensure stable production environments - Apply security best practices for managing secrets and environment variables - Practice deploying and scaling databases alongside application code The course begins with foundational DevOps concepts and terminology before moving into the practical application of YAML pipelines and infrastructure templates. You will read through detailed explanations and analyze code snippets to understand how to orchestrate a complete deployment from scratch. This course is designed for beginners interested in cloud automation and developers looking to streamline their release processes; no prior DevOps experience is required. Start building your automated delivery pipeline today.