Introduction to DevOps: Git, Docker, and Modern CI/CD

Modern software development moves at a rapid pace, requiring seamless collaboration between development and operations teams. Understanding DevOps is no longer optional for developers and system administrators who want to build reliable, scalable applications. This course guides you through the foundational concepts of DevOps, helping you transition from writing isolated code to managing automated, modern delivery pipelines. You will gain a clear understanding of how software is built, tested, packaged, and deployed in professional environments today. What you'll learn: - Understand core DevOps culture, methodologies, and the software development lifecycle - Manage source code and collaborate effectively using Git version control - Package applications into lightweight, portable containers using Docker - Build automated continuous integration pipelines to run tests and checks - Explore modern infrastructure-as-code and container orchestration concepts You will begin by learning fundamental DevOps terminology and phases before moving into written, step-by-step explanations on Git, Docker, and pipeline automation. The material progresses logically from local code management to automated cloud-ready workflows. This course is designed for absolute beginners, aspiring DevOps engineers, and software developers looking to understand the deployment side of software. No prior DevOps experience is required. Start your journey into modern software delivery and elevate your development workflow today.