Overview

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This course teaches professionals how to integrate continuous testing, quality, security, and feedback into DevOps, DevSecOps, and SRE frameworks, enhancing software development processes. These practices are essential for digital transformation and driving long-term organizational success. Through real-world insights and practical applications, this course helps learners develop actionable strategies to improve software quality and security. You’ll gain hands-on experience in integrating testing and feedback loops into your DevOps pipeline, boosting efficiency and ensuring security from development to production. What sets this course apart is its combination of proven strategies and real-world case studies, offering learners prescriptive guidance based on experiences from seasoned engineers and consultants. You’ll gain not only theoretical knowledge but also practical skills to make an impact in your projects. This course is ideal for software engineers, DevOps engineers, testers, QA professionals, and enterprise leaders. A basic understanding of software development, testing, and system operations is required to maximize the benefits of this course. Based on the book, Continuous Testing, Quality, Security, and Feedback, by Marc Hornbeek.

Syllabus

Principles of Continuous Testing, Quality, and Security

In this section, we cover continuous testing, quality, security, and feedback principles in software development.

The Importance of Continuous Testing, Quality, and Feedback

In this section, we examine how continuous testing, quality, and feedback underpin DevOps, DevSecOps, and SRE. Emphasis is placed on their role in ensuring secure and reliable software delivery practices.

Experiences and Pitfalls with Continuous Testing, Quality, Security, and Feedback

In this section, we explore continuous testing, DevSecOps, and SRE strategies, emphasizing feedback mechanisms and practical approaches to avoid pitfalls in automation.

Engineering Approach to Continuous Testing, Quality, and Feedback

In this section, we cover the Seven-Step Transformation Blueprint and Capability Maturity Models for continuous testing and feedback.

Determining Transformation Goals

In this section, we cover goal classifications, alignment with organizational needs, and defining testing, quality, security, and feedback goals.

Discovery and Benchmarking

In this section, we explore methods to evaluate and improve continuous testing, quality, security, and feedback using surveys, gap assessments, and value stream mapping for effective transformation.

Selecting Tool Platforms and Tools

In this section, we explore selecting tool platforms and tools for continuous testing, quality, security, and feedback, emphasizing evaluation criteria and alignment with project goals.

Applying AL/ML to Continuous Testing, Quality, and Feedback

In this section, we explore AI/ML applications in continuous testing, quality, security, and feedback, emphasizing practical strategies for tool selection and integration into CI/CD pipelines.

Use Cases for Integrating with DevOps, DevSecOps, and SRE

In this section, we explore practical applications of continuous testing, security, and reliability within DevOps, DevSecOps, and SRE frameworks, emphasizing real-world implementation and long-term sustainability.

Building Roadmaps for Implementation

In this section, we explore creating tailored roadmaps for continuous testing, quality, security, and feedback, emphasizing strategic planning and team alignment for successful digital transformation.

Understanding Transformation Implementation Patterns

In this section, we explore transformation implementation patterns, their key components, and strategies to avoid. We guide on selecting patterns based on organizational needs and practical criteria.

Measuring Progress and Outcomes

In this section, we explore methods to measure continuous testing, quality, security, and feedback progress. We focus on selecting, implementing, and sustaining metrics that drive actionable insights and support organizational growth.

Emerging Trends

In this section, we examine emerging trends in DevSecOps, observability, platform engineering, and AI/ML to enhance continuous testing, security, and software delivery efficiency.

Exploring Continuous Learning and Improvement

In this section, we explore continuous learning through the Third Way of DevOps, emphasizing experimentation, failure analysis, and chaos engineering to improve workflows and adapt to change.