AI-Driven Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Cloud Automation

Overview

This course 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 course, you will gain hands-on experience in integrating AI into Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and cloud automation processes. By leveraging AI-powered tools like GitHub Copilot, Kiro IDE, and Terraform, you will learn how to automate and enhance the development and provisioning of cloud infrastructure. You'll understand how Vibe Coding, a unique methodology, helps you iteratively improve code by collaborating with AI. This course empowers you to create scalable, efficient cloud systems through AI-driven automation. Throughout the course, you will build a Terraform module using AI agents, applying this knowledge in real-world scenarios such as configuring MySQL databases and provisioning EC2 instances. You'll also dive into Kiro IDE for spec-driven AI coding, where you will automate tasks based on precise specifications, enhancing your development efficiency. Each module focuses on applying the power of AI to traditional DevOps workflows, improving your coding productivity and infrastructure management. This course is perfect for DevOps engineers, cloud developers, and IT professionals interested in expanding their skill set by integrating AI into their workflows. No prior AI experience is required, but a basic understanding of cloud computing and infrastructure as code will help you get the most from this course. By the end of the course, you will have mastered the key concepts of AI-driven Infrastructure as Code and cloud automation, making you proficient in using Terraform, AWS, and AI tools to automate cloud deployments and infrastructure management. This course will leave you with a strong understanding of the integration between AI and DevOps tools, ready to apply your skills in real-world environments.

Syllabus

IaC Code Generation with AI - From Zero to Vibe Coding

In this module, we will introduce you to the fundamentals of AI-driven Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Vibe Coding. You'll gain hands-on experience with setting up essential tools like VSCode, Terraform, and GitHub Copilot. Through this series of lessons, we’ll guide you in creating AI-augmented, scalable infrastructure code that evolves iteratively to match your intended outcomes.

Build a Terraform Module Using Code Agents

In this module, we will focus on creating a Terraform module with AI agents to automate the provisioning of a 3-tier infrastructure. You’ll learn the key Terraform concepts and how to utilize AI-driven code generation for deploying services like VPC, MySQL RDS, and EC2 instances, all while optimizing your workflow with GitHub Copilot.

AI-Agent Augmented, Spec-Driven Coding with Kiro IDE

In this module, we will explore the power of spec-driven AI coding using Kiro IDE. We will guide you through the process of analyzing user stories, generating specifications, and using AI agents to automate the coding and validation tasks. You’ll also refine and troubleshoot your project with AI assistance to ensure high-quality, scalable infrastructure code.