DevOps Foundations and Version Control with Git

In today's fast-paced software industry, understanding how to collaborate efficiently and automate deployment is a core skill for any developer or systems professional. This text-based course introduces you to the foundational concepts of DevOps and the essential tools that power modern development pipelines. You will transition from a complete beginner to a confident practitioner capable of managing source code, navigating the Linux command line, and understanding how code moves from a local machine to a production environment. By reading through clear explanations and analyzing practical code examples, you will build a solid foundation in modern development workflows. What you'll learn: Understand core DevOps principles, culture, and the software development lifecycle; Master essential Linux command-line tools for file management and system navigation; Apply Git version control to track changes, manage branches, and collaborate on code; Configure basic CI/CD pipelines and understand the fundamentals of automated testing; Explore modern infrastructure concepts, including containerization and infrastructure-as-code basics; Resolve code conflicts and manage collaborative workflows using remote repositories. The course begins with fundamental terminology and core DevOps philosophies before guiding you step-by-step through Linux essentials, Git version control, and modern automation practices. This course is designed for absolute beginners, aspiring developers, and IT professionals with no prior DevOps or version control experience. Start reading today to build the foundational skills needed for modern software collaboration and delivery.