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Introduction to DevOps

DevOps is a culture of collaboration between Development and Operations teams that is supported by a variety of practices and tools.

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  • Skill level

    Beginner
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    2 hours
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  • Prerequisites

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About this course

DevOps culture has taken over the software industry and permanently changed the way many organizations do their work. DevOps is a culture of collaboration between Development and Operations teams that is supported by a variety of practices and tools. Through practices such as monitoring, CI/CD, and blameless retrospectives we can reliably deliver software with great speed and high-quality. In this course, you will learn about this culture, these practices, and more!

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6 lessons • 6 quizzes

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Meet the creator of the course
Nik Stern
Nik holds a Bachelors and Masters of Science in Computer Science. They are also certified as a Scrum Master, Product Owner, and Online Adult Educator.
Nik holds a Bachelors and Masters of Science in Computer Science. They are also certified as a Scrum Master, Product Owner, and Online Adult Educator.

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Frequently asked questions about DevOps

  • “DevOps” is a portmanteau of “development” and “operations,” and it describes a culture and set of practices that are designed to help improve collaboration between different teams and create better software products.

What Does a DevOps Engineer Do?

Adam Carpenter
Aug 31, 2021

The number of Software Engineers is predicted to explode at a rate of 25% between now and 2032. This demand for Software Engineers and the various applications they create has led to many new jobs and innovative, more efficient development processes — such as DevOps. Read on to learn what DevOps is, what a DevOps Engineer does, how much they make, and the skills you’ll need to succeed in the role.

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