CI/CD Crash Course!

Master automated software delivery with hands-on CI/CD pipelines, GitHub Actions, and professional DevOps practices

Created byGeorge Yates

Last updated 8/2025

English

What you'll learn

Build complete CI/CD pipelines from scratch using GitHub Actions, automating testing, building, and deployment processes for professional software delivery.
Master essential CI practices including frequent commits, automated builds, comprehensive testing, and fast feedback loops to eliminate integration problems.
Implement advanced deployment strategies like blue-green, canary, and rolling releases to minimize downtime and risk in production environments.
Design robust multi-environment workflows (dev/staging/prod) with proper Git branching strategies and automated promotion between deployment stages.

Course content

4 sections • 16 lectures • 1h 11m total length

Welcome to CI/CD: Transforming Your Software Delivery0:58
Overview of the course structure, learning objectives, and how CI/CD will revolutionize your development workflow from manual processes to automated excellence.
Foundational Principles: Understanding Continuous Integration and Deployment4:46
Deep dive into CI/CD terminology, core principles, and the fundamental differences between Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, and Continuous Deployment.
Anatomy of a CI/CD Pipeline: Building Your Software Delivery Highway2:52
Comprehensive breakdown of pipeline components, stages, triggers, and how automated workflows transform code commits into production deployments.
Solving Integration Hell: How Continuous Integration Eliminates It!3:00
Explore the costly problems of manual integration, merge conflicts, and deployment fears, plus how CI practices provide immediate solutions.

Mastering Continuous Integration: Essential Practices for Development Excellence7:42
Learn critical CI practices including frequent commits, automated builds, comprehensive testing, and fast feedback loops that ensure code quality.
CI Implementation Strategies: Choosing the Right Approach for Your Team9:04
Compare various CI strategies, branching models, and integration patterns to select the optimal approach for your development environment.

Continuous Delivery vs. Continuous Deployment: Mastering the Final Mile3:59
Understand the distinction between Continuous Delivery and Deployment, when to use each approach, and strategies for reliable production releases.
Building Robust CD Pipelines: From Code to Production4:04
Step-by-step guide to designing and implementing Continuous Deployment pipelines with proper staging, testing, and rollback mechanisms.
Environment Management: Orchestrating Development, Staging, and Production4:28
Best practices for managing multiple environments, environment-specific configurations, and promoting code through your deployment pipeline.
Advanced Release Strategies: Blue-Green, Canary, and Rolling Deployments7:01
Master sophisticated deployment patterns that minimize risk and downtime while enabling rapid, reliable software releases.

Implementing CD with GitHub Actions: Automated Deployment Pipelines3:43
Build complete Continuous Deployment workflows using GitHub Actions, covering deployment automation, environment management, and release orchestration.
Git Command Line Fundamentals: Version Control for CI/CD Success3:06
Essential Git CLI commands and workflows that support effective CI/CD practices, including branching strategies and collaboration techniques.
Hands-On CI with GitHub Actions: Building Your First Automation Workflow6:09
Practical implementation of Continuous Integration using GitHub Actions, including workflow creation, automated testing, and build processes.
Repository Setup and Management: Git CLI for Professional Development2:42
Professional repository creation, configuration, and management using Git CLI, establishing the foundation for effective CI/CD workflows.
Hands-On CI with Gitlab: Building Your First Automation Workflow3:37
Practical implementation of Continuous Integration using Gitlab, including workflow creation, automated testing, and build processes.
Implementing CD with Gitlab: Automated Deployment Pipelines4:42
Build complete Continuous Deployment workflows using Gitlab, covering deployment automation, environment management, and release orchestration.

Requirements

Nothing!

Description

Transform your software development career with this comprehensive CI/CD Crash Course that takes you from zero to hero in Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment. This hands-on course combines essential theory with practical coding exercises to master modern DevOps practices and automated software delivery pipelines.

What You'll Master: Learn the fundamental principles of CI/CD, including Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, and Continuous Deployment. Understand how to solve integration hell, implement automated testing, and create robust deployment pipelines using GitHub Actions. Master Git CLI workflows, branching strategies, and professional version control practices that support effective CI/CD implementation.

Hands-On Learning: Build real-world CI/CD pipelines from scratch using GitHub Actions workflows. Create automated build processes, implement comprehensive testing strategies, and design multi-environment deployment pipelines. Practice advanced deployment strategies including blue-green deployments, canary releases, and rolling updates that minimize downtime and production risks.

Professional Skills Development: Develop expertise in DevOps automation, infrastructure as code, build automation, and artifact management. Learn essential CI practices including frequent commits, automated builds, fast feedback loops, and continuous testing. Master environment management across development, staging, and production environments with proper configuration management and deployment orchestration.

Industry-Relevant Technologies: Gain proficiency in GitHub Actions, Git version control, automated testing frameworks, deployment automation, and modern DevOps toolchains. Understand containerization concepts, environment provisioning, monitoring strategies, and release management practices used by leading technology companies.

Career Advancement: Perfect for software developers, DevOps engineers, system administrators, and technical professionals seeking to modernize their software delivery practices. Learn the automation skills and CI/CD expertise that employers demand in today's competitive technology landscape.

This course covers everything from basic Git CLI commands to advanced pipeline orchestration, ensuring you have the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to implement CI/CD successfully in any development environment. Join thousands of professionals who have accelerated their careers through mastering continuous integration and deployment practices.

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Course content

Introduction to CICD!4 lectures • 12min

Continuous Integration!2 lectures • 17min

Continuous Delivery!4 lectures • 20min

Practical Examples6 lectures • 24min

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