Cloud Native Principles: Microservices, Containers, and DevOps

Modern software development thrives on agility and scalability, making cloud native approaches essential for today's applications. This course introduces you to the foundational concepts and practices that underpin cloud native development. By the end of this course, you will possess a clear understanding of cloud native architecture, microservices patterns, containerization, and DevOps workflows, preparing you to contribute to contemporary software projects. What you'll learn: * Understand the fundamental concepts and benefits of cloud native development. * Learn how microservices architecture patterns enable scalable and resilient applications. * Grasp the role of containers in packaging and deploying applications efficiently. * Apply fundamental DevOps practices for streamlined software delivery and operations. * Explore basic principles of Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) for automated resource management. * Understand the basics of continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines. * Practice integrating Agile principles within a DevOps framework for collaborative development. This course begins by defining cloud native and exploring its core components. You will then progress through microservices architecture, container fundamentals, and the essential practices of DevOps, including an introduction to Infrastructure-as-Code and CI/CD. The material is structured to build your knowledge step-by-step, ensuring a solid conceptual foundation. This course is designed for absolute beginners with no prior experience in cloud computing or modern software development. All you need is a willingness to learn. Begin your journey into the world of cloud native development and modern software practices.