Course Description

DevOps integrates cultural philosophies, practices, and tools to enhance an organization's ability to deliver applications and services at a high velocity. This course, focusing on the 'code, build, test' phase within the DevOps lifecycle on AWS, engages with topics such as source control, Continuous Integration best practices, and employing the right tools to evaluate code quality through automation.

What You Will Learn

• Understanding the DevOps lifecycle and its importance.
• Utilizing various DevOps tools and practices within AWS.
• Integrating DevOps culture in cloud-based environments.
• Grasping source control mechanisms.
• Managing and operationalizing continuous delivery systems and methodologies on AWS.
• Applying Continuous Integration best practices.
• Choosing appropriate tools for improving code quality through automated processes.

Prerequisites

This course is designed for intermediate learners and is part of a 4-course XSeries. Beginners should familiarize themselves with the basics of AWS services and solutions. It's recommended to undertake this series sequentially to gain a comprehensive understanding of DevOps on AWS.

Course Outline

• Introduction to DevOps on AWS: Understanding tools and practices
• Deep dive into 'code': Source Control Management
• Exploration of 'build': Continuous Integration and building with AWS CodeBuild
• Focusing on 'test': Implementing automated testing and quality assurance

Intended Audience

This course is suited for software developers, IT professionals, and system administrators who are looking to integrate DevOps practices into their work environments using AWS cloud infrastructure.

Application of Skills

Upon completion, learners can apply these skills to streamline software development and operation processes, enhancing delivery timelines and product quality in real-world cloud environments.

Syllabus

• Week 1: Introduction to DevOps, setup with AWS Cloud9.
• Week 2: Implementing testing in CI/CD pipelines, using AWS CodeBuild, CodePipeline, and CodeDeploy.