IBM: Continuous Integration and Delivery (CI/CD)

Course Description

This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the concepts of Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD), emphasizing the importance and benefits of these practices in software development and deployment. It guides learners through both theory and practical application, providing hands-on experience with tools like GitHub, Tekton, and Kubernetes.

What Students will Learn

Understanding of CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
Practical skills in Continuous Integration using GitHub Actions.
Ability to create and manage Continuous Delivery pipelines using Tekton.
Deployment techniques for cloud applications using Kubernetes.
Real-world experience with CI/CD tools and practices.

Prerequisites or Skills Necessary

Basic knowledge of IT and cloud computing fundamentals.
Understanding of DevOps principles.
Experience with containers and Kubernetes.
Proficiency in Python programming.

Course Content

Introduction to CI/CD
Continuous Integration using GitHub
Building and managing Tekton pipelines
CI/CD automation with Kubernetes
Hands-On Lab sessions

Who This Course is For

This course is ideal for software and DevOps engineers who wish to enhance their skills in modern software development practices, especially those interested in mastering CI/CD processes to improve deployment frequency and software quality.

Real World Application

Learners will acquire skills that can significantly increase their productivity and project success by enabling more frequent and reliable software updates. These capabilities are crucial in today’s fast-paced, technology-driven industries where rapid deployment and high software quality are key competitive advantages.

Syllabus

Module 1: Introduction to CI/CD

Essential concepts and benefits of CI/CD
Exploration of infrastructure as code

Module 2: Understanding Continuous Integration

The basics of Continuous Integration
Social coding techniques with Git
Using GitHub Actions for CI

Module 3: Implementing Continuous Integration (CI)

Setting up CI workflows with GitHub Actions
Integrating code coverage analysis

Module 4: Understanding Continuous Delivery

Key principles and practices of Continuous Delivery
Tools for Continuous Delivery

Module 5: Implementing Pipelines with Tekton

Creating and managing CD pipelines
Automating deployments with Kubernetes and OpenShift