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The Git Workflow and GitOps

This Git Workflow and GitOps training course teaches attendees how to collaborate and automate workflows and processes using Git. Students learn how to use one of the many Git Repository platforms,...

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Duration 3 days
Course Code GIT-104
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Overview

This Git Workflow and GitOps training course teaches attendees how to collaborate and automate workflows and processes using Git. Students learn how to use one of the many Git Repository platforms, such as GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket. In addition, participants learn how to create an automated CI/CD pipeline and get the most out of GitOps. 

Skills Gained

  • Understand Git fundamentals
  • Be able to manage a local repository
  • Collaborate as a team
  • Leverage the pull/merge request workflow
  • Apply their Git knowledge to almost any Git platform (GitHub, etc)
  • Use automation best practices leveraging Git
  • Set up simple CI/CD pipelines using Git and their pre-selected Git platform

Prerequisites

No prior experience with Git is presumed. Prior experience with other version control systems is helpful but not required. Experience with the command-line or DOS command prompt is preferred. Experience with Docker and the concepts of containerization are beneficial but not required.

Course Details

Training Materials

All attendees receive comprehensive course materials.

Software Requirements

  • Git 2.x or later
  • Internet access for all attendees and the instructor

Outline

  • Introduction to Source Code Management
    • The Core Principles of Change Management
    • The Power to Undo Changes
    • Audit Trails and Investigations
    • Reproducible Software
  • Git Introduction and Basics
    • Introduction to Git
    • Trees and Commits
    • Configuring Git
    • Adding, Renaming, and Removing Files
  • Reviewing and Editing the Commit History
    • Reviewing the Commit History
    • Revision Shortcuts
    • Fixing Mistakes
  • Improving Your Daily Workflow
    • Simplifying Common Commands with Aliases
    • Ignoring Build Artifacts
    • Saving Changes for Later Use (Stashing)
  • Branching
    • Branching Basics
    • Listing Differences Between Branches
    • Visualizing Branches
    • Deleting Branches
    • Tagging
  • Merging
    • Merging Basics
    • Merge Conflicts
    • Merging Remote Branches
  • Remote Repositories
    • Remote Repositories
    • Synchronizing Objects with Remotes
    • Tracking Branches
    • Remote branch management
    • Forking and working with upstreams
  • Collaboration through a platform
    • Introduction to GitHub
    • Git Repositories on GitHub
    • Daily Workflow
    • Using pull requests and code reviews
  • History Management
    • Rebasing
    • Cherry picking
    • Squashing
    • Advanced workflows
  • Workflows and Best Practices
    • Branch strategies
    • Remote strategies
    • Tagging strategies
  • Automation with Git
    • Leveraging hooks
    • Commit templates
    • Actions and Pipelines
    • GitHub/GitLab “Pages”
  • Intro to Containerization
    • Images & Containers
    • Basics of Docker
    • Orchestration
    • Basics of Kubernetes
  • GitHub Actions (Workflows)
    • Running Tests
    • Caching and passing artifacts
    • Branch-specific tasks
    • Handling different environments
    • Runners
    • Service Containers
    • Deploying with Git
    • CI/CD with Actions
  • Infrastructure as Code
    • Declarative Infrastructure
    • Image Management
    • Storing Secrets / Environment Variables
  • GitOps
    • Intro to core concepts
      • Understanding GitOps compared to DevOps and “Infra as Code”
    • Push vs Pull based deployments
    • Operators (and Flaggers)
    • Common approaches to GitOps
  • Conclusion
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Does the course schedule include a Lunchbreak?

Classes typically include a 1-hour lunch break around midday. However, the exact break times and duration can vary depending on the specific class. Your instructor will provide detailed information at the start of the course.

What languages are used to deliver training?

Most courses are conducted in English, unless otherwise specified. Some courses will have the word "FRENCH" marked in red beside the scheduled date(s) indicating the language of instruction.

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Yes, we provide training for groups, individuals and private on sites. View our group training page for more information.

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As a vendor-authorized training partner, we offer a curriculum that our partners have vetted. We use the same course materials and facilitate the same labs as our vendor-delivered training. These courses are considered the gold standard and, as such, are priced accordingly.

Is the training too basic, or will you go deep into technology?

It depends on your requirements, your role in your company, and your depth of knowledge. The good news about many of our learning paths, you can start from the fundamentals to highly specialized training.

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We continuously work with our vendors to evaluate and refresh course material to reflect the latest training courses and best practices.

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Ascendient Learning instructors have an average of 27 years of practical IT experience and have also served as consultants for an average of 15 years. To stay current, instructors spend at least 25 percent of their time learning new, emerging technologies and courses.

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Lab access is dependent on the vendor and the type of training you sign up for. However, many of our top vendors will provide lab access to students to test and practice. The course description will specify lab access.

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We will work with you to identify training needs and areas of growth.  We offer a variety of training methods, such as private group training, on-site of your choice, and virtually. We provide courses and certifications that are aligned with your business goals.

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