Git & GitLab CI/CD Bootcamp: The Complete DevOps Guide 2026

Recently Updated:10 Dec 2025

We’ve added a new quiz in our Section 4  to help you review key concepts and strengthen your basics.

Recently Updated:Nov 2025

We’ve added a new quiz in our Section 1 & Section 2 to help you review key concepts and strengthen your basics.

The course 'Git & GitLab For DevOps' is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of Git and GitLab, two essential tools in the domain of DevOps. This course aims to equip learners with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively utilize Git and GitLab in their DevOps workflows. From basic concepts to advanced features, students will explore various aspects of both tools, including version control, branching strategies, merging, collaboration, CI/CD integration, and more.

Mastering Git and GitLab

Introduction

• Overview of the course structure

• Importance of hands-on learning in version control

Effective Version Control Practices

• Concepts of version control

• Fundamental Git commands (init, clone, add, commit, status, log)

• Repository management (creating, cloning, managing repositories)

Branching and Merging Strategies

• Creating and managing branches (branch, checkout)

• Merging branches and resolving conflicts (merge)

• Using rebase for a clean project history

Collaborating with Git and GitLab

• Working with remote repositories (fetch, pull, push)

• Collaborating on projects with GitLab (merge requests, issues, milestones)

• Setting up and managing access permissions

Continuous Integration and Deployment with GitLab

• Principles of Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment (CD)

• Setting up and configuring GitLab CI/CD pipelines

• Advanced CI/CD techniques (environment variables, job dependencies, conditional workflows)

Advanced Git and GitLab Features

• Managing project dependencies with Git submodules

• Automating tasks with Git hooks

• Advanced Git commands (cherry-pick, revert, bisect, stash)

Practical Exercises and Real-World Examples

• Managing repositories

• Resolving merge conflicts

• Implementing best practices in version control

Setting Up and Configuring GitLab for CI/CD

• Automating workflows

• Increasing efficiency

Course Conclusion

• Streamlining development processes

• Improving team collaboration

  
  

  The course includes five projects to enhance learning.

  The course is structured to provide a hands-on learning experience, ensuring that students can apply what they learn in real-world scenarios. Through practical exercises and real-world examples, learners will develop a deep understanding of how to manage repositories, resolve merge conflicts, and implement best practices in version control. Additionally, the course covers how to set up and configure GitLab for continuous integration and deployment, enabling students to automate their workflows and increase efficiency. By the end of this course, participants will be proficient in using Git and GitLab to streamline their development processes and improve collaboration within their teams. This course is ideal for developers, DevOps engineers, and anyone looking to enhance their skills in modern software development practices.

About Trainer

Bhavesh Atara is a renowned expert in cloud computing and DevOps, with extensive experience in the industry. Bhavesh has a passion for teaching and has dedicated his career to helping individuals and organizations master the complexities of modern cloud environments.

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