About this Course

This course provides an in-depth look into Cloud Foundry, a modern development platform designed to deliver cloud-native applications seamlessly across various infrastructures, including Kubernetes. It covers why Cloud Foundry is essential, its use cases, and its symbiotic relationship with Kubernetes, providing participants with a hands-on, immersive experience suitable for a broad audience regardless of technical background.

What Students Will Learn

• Understanding of Cloud Foundary's capabilities and its significant impact on custom software development.
• Insight into security and compliance aspects when using development-focused platforms like Cloud Foundry.
• Knowledge on distinguishing Cloud Foundry from infrastructure-centric platforms such as Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with the open-source governance model of the Cloud Foundry project.

Prerequisites

No prior knowledge or specific skills are required for this course. Participants only need a web browser to engage with the course materials.

Course Coverage

• Overview of Cloud Foundry and its relationship with Kubernetes.
• Insight into the features and capabilities of the Cloud Foundry platform.
• The platform's impact from the perspectives of developers, operations, and security and compliance teams.
• Application deployment and management within Cloud Foundry.

Who Should Enroll

• Developers and Operations Professionals looking to improve efficiency in application deployment.
• Technical managers and decision-makers in software development organizations.
• Students and professionals interested in learning about modern development platforms and cloud-native applications.
• Non-technical persons looking to understand the benefits and functionality of Cloud Foundry and Kubernetes in software development.

Real-World Application of Skills

Skills acquired from this course can be applied in numerous ways within a practical environment, such as:

• Enhancing application deployment processes within an organization.
• Making informed decisions on development platform selection to optimize operational efficiency.
• Understanding comprehensive security considerations in cloud-native application development.
• Contributing to projects that utilize Cloud Foundry and Kubernetes, thereby driving innovation and modernization efforts in software development.

Syllabus

• Welcome and Course Introduction
• Chapter 1: Introduction to Cloud Foundry - Overview and relationship with Kubernetes
• Chapter 2: Developer Concerns - Application lifecycle, containerization, and networking
• Chapter 3: About the Project - Engaging with the Cloud Foundry open-source project
• Final Exam (For verified track participants)