Foundations of DevOps and 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. In this meticulously designed course, you'll embark on a journey to understand the fundamental principles of DevOps and the crucial role Git plays in version control and continuous integration. The course begins with an introduction to DevOps, explaining its importance and how it revolutionizes the development and operations landscape. You'll get acquainted with various tools that DevOps professionals use and see practical demonstrations of a typical working methodology within an organization. As you progress, the course delves into the world of Git, providing a thorough understanding of its functionality. From installing Git on different platforms to setting up EC2 instances and creating repositories, each step is covered in detail. You will learn to navigate through Git's workflow, manage different stages, and compare code changes effectively. The practical sessions ensure that you can apply these concepts in real-world scenarios, making you proficient in handling version control systems. The final sections of the course focus on GitHub, where you'll discover how to create and manage repositories on this popular platform. The course covers essential operations like cloning repositories, pushing code, and collaborating with other developers. You'll also learn advanced topics such as connecting to GitHub using SSH and mapping local repositories to remote ones. By the end of this course, you'll be well-equipped to implement a seamless CI/CD pipeline, enhancing your development efficiency and reliability. This course is perfect for aspiring DevOps professionals and software developers looking to master Git for version control and continuous integration. It's also ideal for anyone seeking to implement DevOps practi