In today’s fast-paced software development environment, continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) are crucial for delivering robust and efficient applications. This course is designed to equip you with the fundamental skills needed to set up a full-fledged CI/CD pipeline using AWS services. Whether you are a DevOps engineer, developer, or cloud enthusiast, this hands-on course will guide you through setting up development environments, managing configurations, and automating deployment processes. By the end of this course, you will have a solid foundation in leveraging AWS CodeCommit, CodePipeline, and Git to automate your software delivery.

Section 1: Introduction

The course begins with an introduction to the basics of DevOps and its importance in modern software development. This section sets the stage for the hands-on sessions to follow, outlining the objectives of the course and the key AWS services we will utilize. You will gain a clear understanding of how continuous integration and delivery can improve your development lifecycle, making deployments faster and more reliable.

Section 2: Setup

Setting up your environment correctly is essential for a smooth CI/CD pipeline. In this section, you’ll learn how to configure your local and development environments to ensure compatibility with AWS services. We’ll cover the essentials of setting up your environment and development tools, making sure you’re ready to dive into AWS CodeCommit and CodePipeline.

• Lecture 2: Environment Setup – Learn the prerequisites for your development setup, including installing necessary software and configuring AWS CLI.

• Lecture 3: Development Environment Setup – Dive deeper into setting up your IDE and version control tools to ensure a smooth workflow.

Section 3: Configuration

This section is the heart of the course, where you’ll configure your AWS services to enable continuous integration and delivery. Starting with Git setup and progressing through AWS CodeCommit, you’ll learn how to create and manage repositories. You’ll also configure AWS CodePipeline to automate the build, test, and deployment process. By the end of this section, you’ll have a fully functional CI/CD pipeline that can handle notifications and approvals.

• Lecture 4: Build and Configuration Files – Understand how to create build files and manage configurations for your projects.

• Lecture 5: Configuring Git – Set up Git for version control and prepare it for integration with AWS services.

• Lecture 6: AWS Code Commit Repository – Learn how to create and manage repositories using AWS CodeCommit for your projects.

• Lecture 7: CodePipeline Configuration – Step-by-step guide to configuring AWS CodePipeline for automating your CI/CD pipeline.

• Lecture 8 & 9: Notifications for Deployment – Explore how to set up deployment notifications to keep your team informed about the pipeline status.

• Lecture 10 & 11: Configuring Approval – Understand the importance of manual approvals in your pipeline and how to set them up for secure deployments.

Conclusion:

By the end of this course, you will have a deep understanding of setting up a complete CI/CD pipeline using AWS DevOps tools. You’ll be able to automate code builds, test deployments, and streamline your software delivery process, significantly reducing time-to-market. This course is designed to help you achieve faster and more reliable software releases, making you an asset to any development team looking to enhance their DevOps practices.

Who this course is for:

• DevOps Engineers looking to master AWS DevOps tools for automation.
• Software Developers aiming to streamline their deployment processes.
• IT Professionals interested in adopting DevOps practices in their organizations.
• Cloud Enthusiasts wanting to expand their AWS skill set.
• Students and Fresh Graduates eager to learn CI/CD pipeline automation with AWS.