Course Summary
Learn about the cultural and mindset shifts required for successful implementation of DevOps practices with this course. Discover unique insights and practical tips to build a high-performing DevOps team.Key Learning Points
- Understand the importance of culture and mindset in DevOps implementation
- Learn how to build a successful DevOps team
- Discover practical tips for implementing DevOps practices
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Ability to identify the cultural and mindset shifts required for successful DevOps implementation
- Knowledge on how to build a high-performing DevOps team
- Skills to implement practical tips for DevOps practices
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic knowledge of software development and operations
- Familiarity with Agile methodology
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Self-paced
- Online
- Video lectures
- Quizzes
Similar Courses
- DevOps Engineering on AWS
- DevOps Automation in AWS
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Co-author of 'The DevOps Handbook'
- Author of 'The Phoenix Project' and 'The DevOps Handbook'
Related Books
Description
This course gives you the basic foundational principles of DevOps with a particular focus on culture and the DevOps mindset. We’ll learn about how DevOps is grounded in lean principles, and how it can help improve collaboration between developers and operations team members. We'll learn about ideas regarding systems thinking, feedback loops, continuous improvement, loosely coupled architecture and teams, managing risk, and dealing with unplanned work. We’ll learn about strategies to manage work, monitor it, keep it organized, and maintain a high level of quality by following key DevOps principles. We’ll also discuss various organizational models and structures that are used by companies in their DevOps transformations. You’ll learn about value stream mapping, and ensuring continuous workflow. Ultimately, we'll learn key ideas and tactics that you can employ at your own organizations to improve both time-to-market and increase the value delivered for your customers, no matter your product line or industry.
Outline
- Introducing DevOps Concepts
- Course Introduction
- Module 1 Introduction
- Defining DevOps
- DevOps Principles: The Three Ways
- DevOps Principles: The Seven Principles and Seven Wastes of Lean
- DevOps Principles: Improvement Kata
- DevOps Principles: A3 Problem Solving Framework
- The Westrum Model for Improving Organizational Culture
- Leadership Philosophies
- Changing Metrics: Shifting from Outputs to Outcomes
- DevOps Works for Everyone: Three Case Studies
- A Note From UC Davis
- Module 1 Quiz
- Working With DevOps Mindset
- Module 2 Introduction
- The Importance of Loosely Coupled Architecture Teams
- The Importance of Iteration and the Evolution of Roles
- Managing Risk with DevOps
- Dealing with Unplanned Work
- Managing Workload with a DevOps Mindset
- Addressing DevOps Myths: Making Work Visible
- Addressing DevOps Myths: Work in Process
- Module 2 Quiz
- Keeping Work Organized With DevOps
- Module 3 Introduction
- Work is Work
- Monitoring with a DevOps Mindset
- Using Incident Reviews to Your Advantage
- Organizational Models in DevOps: Functional Silo Structure
- Organizational Models in DevOps: Seven Characteristics
- Organizational Models in DevOps: Matrix, Full Stack, and Cross Functional Structures
- Bonus Lesson: Living in a Hybrid World
- Peer Review Assignments Overview
- Welcome to Peer Review Assignments!
- Module 3 Quiz
- Using DevOps to Speed Up Time to Market
- Module 4 Introduction
- Using Feedback Loops to Improve Development Speed
- Leveraging Feature Branches
- Configuration Management, Continuous Integration, Testing, and Delivery
- Value Stream Mapping and Continuous Flow
- Shifting from Big Batch to Small Batch
- Speed Does Not Mean Low Quality
- Bonus Lesson: My DevOps Journey
- Course Summary
- Suggested Activity: Value Stream Map
- Module 4 Quiz
Summary of User Reviews
This course on DevOps Culture and Mindset received positive reviews overall. Users found it to be a comprehensive and practical guide to understanding DevOps principles and implementing them in their organizations. One key aspect that many users thought was good is the hands-on approach to learning, which helps to reinforce the concepts learned in the course.Pros from User Reviews
- Comprehensive guide to DevOps principles
- Practical tips for implementing DevOps in organizations
- Hands-on approach to learning
- Engaging and knowledgeable instructors
- Good balance of theory and practice
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course to be too basic and not challenging enough
- High-level concepts could be explained in more detail
- Limited focus on specific tools and technologies
- Not enough emphasis on cultural change and collaboration
- Some users experienced technical difficulties with the platform
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