DevOps with GitHub and Azure: The Big Picture

Implement Continuous Delivery & DevOps with GitHub and Azure

Unlock the power of continuous delivery and DevOps with this comprehensive guide to leveraging the GitHub tool suite. This course provides a practical overview for projects and organizations looking to streamline their software development lifecycle and deliver faster.

Key topics covered:

• GitHub Fundamentals: Explore GitHub as the central hub for your Git repositories, whether hosted in the cloud or on-premises. Learn to:

  • Create and manage repositories.
  • Push code to the GitHub cloud service.
  • Establish robust branch policies.
  • Utilize GitHub pull requests for code review and the "four eyes" principle – a critical requirement for many enterprises.

• Agile Workflow with GitHub: Discover how to harness GitHub Issues, Projects, and Pages to support agile methodologies. Understand the seamless integration between these features and your repositories, enabling end-to-end traceability from initial requirements to final code changes.

• Automation with GitHub Actions: Automate your entire software delivery pipeline using GitHub Actions. Learn to:

  • Build automated pull request verification processes.
  • Deploy software to the Microsoft Azure Platform for streamlined continuous delivery.

• Secure Software Supply Chain: Implement robust security practices with package management and supply chain tools. Focus on scanning your code and dependencies for known vulnerabilities, ensuring a secure software delivery process.

• Remote Development with Codespaces: Utilize GitHub Codespaces, a cloud-based Integrated Development Environment (IDE). Enable your team to work remotely from anywhere without the need for local software installations.

By the end of this course, you will:

• Gain a clear understanding of the capabilities of the GitHub tool suite.
• Learn how to implement continuous delivery and DevOps practices within your organization.
• Effectively deliver software to the Azure Cloud.
• Improve code quality and security through automated processes.
• Enhance team collaboration and remote development capabilities.