Continuous Inspection and Configuration Management - Jenkins (Coursera)

This course needs basic knowledge of software development processes and familiarity with Jenkins, Knowledge of Git and some scripting knowledge.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

- Understand strategies to improve code quality and efficiency in software development. 

- Implement code coverage analysis and effectively use code scanning tools. 

- Utilize Jenkins for automated builds with Gradle, Ant, and shell scripts. 

- Learn the fundamentals of configuration management and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). 

- Master Ansible for configuration management tasks, including playbook creation and role-based architecture. 

- Integrate Jenkins seamlessly with Ansible to automate workflows effectively. 

- Develop a comprehensive CI/CD pipeline using Jenkins and Ansible, optimizing software delivery processes.

The course includes videos, demos, assignments, and readings designed to enrich your learning experience and ensure you gain practical, actionable skills in Continuous Inspection and Configuration Management with Jenkins.

This course is part of the Jenkins - From Zero to Hero Specialization.

What you'll learn

- Learn strategies to enhance code quality and improve development efficiency. 

- Implement code coverage analysis and utilize code scanning tools effectively. 

- Utilize Jenkins to automate builds with Gradle, Ant, and shell scripts. 

- Learn fundamentals of configuration management, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and master Ansible for configuration tasks.

Syllabus

Code Quality and Jenkins Integration with Ansible

This module covers enhancing code quality with Jenkins, like SonarQube integration, and Jenkins' support for build tools like Gradle and Ant. By the end, you will be proficient in configuring Jenkins for Ansible and creating efficient CI/CD pipelines.

DevOps Automation

This module provides a comprehensive understanding of configuration management fundamentals, advanced Ansible techniques, and Jenkins integration. By the end of the module, learners proficiently manage infrastructure and build CI/CD pipelines.