Capstone DevOps Course Overview

Course Description:

This Capstone course enables students to apply their skills and knowledge acquired in previous courses to demonstrate proficiency in DevOps practices. Students will undertake a comprehensive project involving planning, developing, testing, deploying, monitoring, and enhancing a secure microservices-based application across several spheres of Cloud, using an array of Agile, Cloud Native, and CI/CD technologies.

What Students Will Learn:

• Build and deploy microservices-based applications using containers and serverless environments.
• Develop and conduct tests throughout the application lifecycle with a focus on Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment.
• Create user sprint plans, define user requirements, and draft user stories to guide the development process.
• Develop professional skills and plan further enhancements in a career as a DevOps specialist.

Prerequisites:

Students should be proficient in Agile, Scrum, DevOps practices, CI/CD methodologies, Python, container technologies, REST, microservices architecture, and TDD/BDD frameworks.

Course Covers:

• Agile development practices and sprint planning.
• Development of applications using REST APIs and Python.
• Creation of Docker images and management of deployments using Kubernetes and OpenShift.
• Use of GitHub for version control and collaboration.
• Application testing via TDD/BDD approaches.
• Building and managing CI/CD pipelines.

Who This Course Is For:

This course is suited for individuals who have completed the IBM DevOps and Software Engineering Professional Certificate or possess equivalent experience, looking to showcase their comprehensive DevOps skills through a practical, hands-on project.

Application of Skills in the Real World:

The comprehensive nature of this course allows learners to apply DevOps practices in real-world scenarios, enhancing their capabilities to plan, develop, deploy, and manage software applications effectively in a professional setting. These skills are essential for careers in software development, IT project management, and cloud computing services.

Syllabus:

• Module 1: Create and Execute Sprint Plans
• Module 2: Develop and Test an Application Composed of Microservices
• Module 3: Add Continuous Integration (CI) to a Repository
• Module 4: Containerize Your Application Using Docker
• Module 5: Build an Automated CI/CD DevOps Pipeline
• Module 6: Final Submission and Evaluation