DevOps Practices for Beginners: Git, Docker, and CI/CD

Modern software development requires efficient automation and smooth integration between development and IT operations. This text-based course guides you through the foundational principles, core tools, and workflow automation strategies that power modern DevOps engineering. You will build a thorough understanding of how code moves from repository to production, gaining confidence in setup, container management, and continuous delivery pipelines. What you'll learn: - Understand core DevOps terminology, operational culture, and foundational lifecycle stages - Track code changes and collaborate on repositories using Git - Package applications into isolated environments with Docker containerization - Configure automated build and delivery workflows using CI/CD pipelines - Manage containerized applications at scale using Kubernetes orchestration fundamentals - Monitor system health and gather operational metrics using Prometheus - Apply basic Infrastructure as Code concepts for repeatable configuration management The course begins with fundamental concepts, essential terminology, and systemic principles before moving into practical command-line tasks, configuration examples, and pipeline design exercises. This material is tailored for beginners, developers, and system administrators seeking to automate software deployment and operations. No prior DevOps experience is necessary. Take the next step in software automation and start learning today.