GitLab CI/CD: Pipelines, CI/CD and DevOps for Beginners
Why take this course?
🌟 GitLab CI: Pipelines, CI/CD & DevOps for Beginners 🌟
Your Journey into the World of DevOps with GitLab CI
Course Headline: Learn GitLab CI/CD from a GitLab Hero. Obtain valuable DevOps skills. Build pipelines & Deploy to AWS.
What You'll Learn:
- 🏗️ Understand GitLab Architecture: Gain an overview of how GitLab is structured and how it handles CI/CD.
- 🚀 Create Your First Pipeline: Start with the basics and gradually build your first pipeline from scratch.
- 🌍 Deploy a Website: Learn the ins and outs of CI/CD by deploying a simple website using GitLab.
- 🐳 Docker Mastery: Use Docker images within Gitlab to streamline your development process.
- ☁️ AWS Deployment: Deploy a Java application to AWS, integrating with AWS S3 and AWS Elastic Beanstalk for a robust setup.
Course Description:
This course is designed for beginners who are eager to step into the world of CI/CD and DevOps using GitLab CI. 🛠️
- GitLab CI Basics: Understand the essentials of GitLab CI and how it fits within the broader scope of CI/CD practices.
- Hands-On Practice: Apply your knowledge by working through real examples, starting with a simple pipeline and progressing to more complex deployments.
- CI/CD Workflow: Learn the stages involved in a typical CI/CD workflow and how GitLab facilitates each step.
- Real-World Application: Transition from theory to practice by deploying a website and eventually a Java application on AWS.
Why This Course?
While many courses promise to make you an expert overnight, the truth is that mastering GitLab CI/CD and DevOps is a journey that requires time, dedication, and real-world practice. 🕰️
- Realistic Expectations: We set realistic goals for your learning journey—no false promises here!
- Foundational Knowledge: Equip yourself with the foundational knowledge you need to understand how GitLab can be leveraged in your projects.
- Expert Guidance: Learn from a GitLab Hero, Valentin Despa, who will guide you through every step of the process with practical examples and insights.
- Skill Development: Develop valuable skills that are highly sought after by employers looking for DevOps professionals.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is ideal for:
- 👩💻 Beginners in CI/CD and DevOps who want to get started with GitLab CI.
- 🚀 Developers looking to add CI/CD skills to their repertoire.
- 🏗️ Software engineers interested in building, testing, and deploying software reliably.
- 🤝 Anyone aiming to enhance their understanding of automated development pipelines.
Join us on this exciting journey into the world of GitLab CI/CD and DevOps! Enroll now to start building your CI/CD skills from the ground up and deploy with confidence. 🚀🌱
Note: This course is not endorsed by, nor in partnership, nor affiliated with GitLab, Inc. It is a beginner-friendly resource designed to provide you with hands-on experience and a solid foundation in GitLab CI/CD and DevOps practices. Let's embark on this learning adventure together! 🧭➡️🚀
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Our Verdict
GitLab CI/CD: Pipelines, CI/CD and DevOps for Beginners, offering both valuable theoretical insights and practical assignments, provides a solid foundation in continuous integration, delivery and deployment concepts. While there is room for improvement—particularly concerning the course's ageing content and audio quality—its strong focus on hands-on learning and industry-standard practices ensures an overall enriching experience. As one of the more comprehensive courses available on GitLab's CI/CD capabilities, this offering remains a worthwhile investment for both DevOps beginners and those in search of a thorough refresher.
What We Liked
- High-quality explanations of complex CI/CD and DevOps concepts
- Provides hands-on experience with building end-to-end pipelines, including code quality checks and unit testing
- Useful assignments help users reinforce their learning
- Covers various tools used in the industry and provides a comprehensive overview of GitLab features
Potential Drawbacks
- Course material appears outdated, causing confusion when navigating through certain sections and menus
- Some topics like AWS deployment are not explored thoroughly, leaving users wanting more detailed information
- Quality of audio could be improved; the presence of background noises may be distracting for some learners
- Occasionally lacks follow-through on previous explanations or promises to revisit particular topics