Requirements

• Familiarity with Git basics: commits
• branches
• merges
• and understanding of version control concepts.
• Comfortable navigating and executing commands in a command-line interface
• essential for interacting with GitLab.
• Basic knowledge of software development processes
• understanding of code repositories
• and collaboration concepts.
• Availability of a GitLab instance for hands-on practice; either self-hosted or using GitLab com
• While not mandatory
• familiarity with a programming language can enhance understanding
• especially for custom scripting in pipelines.

Description

Welcome to "Automating DevOps with GitLab CI/CD Pipelines"! Embark on a transformative learning journey, mastering the art of building efficient CI/CD pipelines and securing your code. Our expert instructors are thrilled to guide you through real-world examples, providing you with hands-on experience that will empower you in your DevOps endeavors.

Embark on a transformative journey into the realm of DevOps mastery with the comprehensive course, "Automating DevOps with GitLab CI/CD Pipelines." Crafted by industry experts Christopher Cowell, Nicholas Lotz, and Chris Timberlake, this course is an invaluable resource for professionals and enthusiasts seeking to elevate their expertise in continuous integration and continuous delivery.

Key Learning Objectives:

1. Efficient CI/CD Pipeline Construction: Learn to build robust CI/CD pipelines that rigorously verify, secure, and seamlessly deploy code. Dive into real-life examples that provide practical insights into the intricacies of pipeline development.

2. Security Best Practices: Explore the nuances of code security through static code analysis, secret detection, dynamic analysis, dependency scanning, and container scanning. Acquire the skills to fortify your code against potential vulnerabilities.

3. GitLab Proficiency: Grasp the essentials of GitLab, emphasizing both the "why" and the "how." Navigate the GitLab platform adeptly, from project and group organization to commit history and merge requests.

4. Pipeline Structure Understanding: Delve into the structure of GitLab's CI/CD pipelines. Comprehend the pipeline components, including stages, jobs, and commands. Gain expertise in configuring pipelines and interpreting pipeline statuses.

5. Automating DevOps Stages: Explore the automation of various DevOps stages using GitLab CI/CD Pipelines. Install and configure GitLab Runners, understand their architecture, and optimize their performance, security, and monitoring aspects.

6. Code Verification Techniques: Master the art of verifying code through compilation, code quality checks, automated functional tests, and accessibility assessments. Learn to store built code as artifacts for efficient deployment.

Prerequisites:

• Basic understanding of version control systems, particularly Git.

• Familiarity with software development life cycle practices.

Who Should Enroll:

This course is tailored for developers, DevOps engineers, system administrators, and anyone aspiring to enhance their skills in automating DevOps processes using GitLab CI/CD pipelines. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced professional, this course caters to a diverse audience.

Who this course is for:

• Individuals engaged in software development who want to optimize their workflow using GitLab CI/CD.
• Professionals involved in the DevOps lifecycle looking to enhance their skills in continuous integration and deployment.
• Those with basic Git knowledge seeking to integrate CI/CD practices using GitLab for efficient collaboration and automation.
• Anyone passionate about mastering modern development practices
• version control
• and automation using GitLab CI/CD.