DevOps Fundamentals: From Code to Cloud

Feeling the friction between writing code and getting it to run reliably? DevOps practices are the key to smoother, faster, and more dependable software delivery, and this course is your starting point. You will gain a practical understanding of the principles and tools that power modern software development. This course will guide you from core concepts to hands-on application, giving you the confidence to build, test, and deploy applications automatically and efficiently. What you'll learn: - Understand the core principles and cultural shifts of DevOps - Automate build and test processes using CI/CD pipeline fundamentals - Package applications into portable units with containerization using Docker - Manage containerized applications at scale with Kubernetes basics - Define and manage infrastructure declaratively using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) - Apply GitOps principles for version-controlled infrastructure management - Integrate foundational security practices into the development lifecycle The curriculum starts with essential terminology and foundational concepts before moving into practical skills. You'll progress from understanding the 'why' of DevOps to the 'how' of implementing key workflows through written exercises and examples. This course is designed for absolute beginners. No prior experience in operations or system administration is required, though some familiarity with basic programming is helpful. Begin your journey into the world of automated software delivery today.