Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment

Overview

This course equips you with core skills in build automation, CI/CD, and configuration management through practical use of tools like Maven, Gradle, Jenkins, and Ansible. Whether you're automating builds, setting up CI/CD pipelines, or managing infrastructure as code, you'll gain the essential knowledge and tools to streamline software delivery while boosting collaboration in modern DevOps environments. By the end of this course, you will be able to: • Identify the key stages and tools involved in CI/CD pipelines • Automate builds and manage dependencies with Maven and Gradle • Set up Jenkins for continuous integration and deployment • Use Ansible for configuration management • Build efficient CI/CD workflows to support collaboration and faster releases This course is tailored for learners aiming for roles such as DevOps engineers, software developers, QA professionals, and system administrators who want to enhance their skills in automation, CI/CD processes, and configuration management. Basic programming knowledge and familiarity with the Linux platform are recommended. Join us to discover how automation, CI/CD practices, and modern DevOps tools can streamline software delivery, manage infrastructure efficiently, and improve collaboration in your development projects.

Syllabus

Build Automation with Maven and Gradle

This module introduces the fundamentals of build automation and its significance in modern software development. Learners will explore the features and architecture of Maven and Gradle, understand how these tools manage dependencies, and discover their roles in streamlining project builds.

Continuous Integration and Deployment using Jenkins

This module explores continuous integration and deployment using Jenkins, focusing on its architecture, pipeline setup, and integration with tools like Maven and Gradle. It also overs plugin management, security, notifications, and automation best practices, with hands-on exercises for building pipelines and connecting Jenkins to version control and configuration tools.

Configuration Management with Ansible

This module explores configuration management with Ansible, focusing on its architecture, playbooks, roles, and ad-hoc commands. It demonstrates how Ansible supports consistent, scalable, and repeatable deployments, and highlights its integration with Jenkins for end-to-end automation.

Course Wrap-Up and Assessment

The final module consolidates your learning through a practice project and graded assessment. You’ll apply the skills and concepts acquired throughout the course to real-world scenarios, demonstrating your ability to design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments.