Azure DevOps and Continuous Delivery with Git

Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Unlock the full potential of Azure DevOps and Git to master modern software delivery practices. This course equips you with the skills to manage projects, streamline development, and implement robust CI/CD pipelines. From planning to deployment, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of DevOps principles and practices. Your journey begins by exploring foundational DevOps concepts, including Agile development, Azure Boards, and integration with GitHub. You'll set up and configure Azure DevOps environments, manage projects, and customize boards to align with team processes. Discover the intricacies of source control through Azure Repos, delve into branching strategies, and resolve merge conflicts with ease. Next, the course delves into pipelines, where you'll design and automate build and release workflows using YAML and classic editors. Gain expertise in multi-stage deployments, self-hosting agents, and adding status badges. Explore test plans, artifact management, and advanced release techniques to refine your CI/CD pipelines. This course is designed for software developers, DevOps professionals, and IT managers looking to enhance their Azure DevOps skills. Basic familiarity with Git and software development processes is recommended. Difficulty level: Intermediate.