AZ-400 DevOps: Enterprise Development and Git Practices

Large organizations require robust systems to manage code, automate deployments, and maintain software reliability. Understanding how to coordinate development and operations using modern DevOps principles is a critical skill for any aspiring cloud and platform professional. In this text-based course, you will build a solid foundation in enterprise DevOps practices aligned with the AZ-400 learning pathway. You will transition from understanding basic version control to designing collaborative workflows and automated delivery pipelines that support continuous value delivery. What you'll learn: - Understand core DevOps philosophies, site reliability engineering (SRE) principles, and foundational cloud architecture. - Master enterprise Git strategies, including branching models, pull requests, and collaborative merge workflows. - Configure continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines to automate software builds and testing. - Apply Infrastructure as Code (IaC) basics to manage cloud environments programmatically and securely. - Implement package management, dependency security, and compliance checks within your release pipelines. The course begins with essential DevOps terminology and Git fundamentals before moving on to pipeline automation, containerization concepts, and feedback loops. Through clear explanations and practical written scenarios, you will learn how to structure development processes for scale. This course is designed for beginners, system administrators, and software developers looking to step into the DevOps space. No prior DevOps experience is required, though basic computer literacy and familiarity with command-line interfaces will help you get the most out of the material. Start reading today to build your enterprise DevOps foundation.