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Introduction to Cloud Native, DevOps, Agile, and NoSQL
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Introduction to Cloud Native, DevOps, Agile, and NoSQL
Understand cloud-native development and modern delivery practices across DevOps culture, CI/CD pipelines, Agile methods, and NoSQL databases. See how these elements work together to build, modernize, and deploy scalable applications.
Flexible Schedule
Intermediate Level
Mentor Support
Estimated Time
4 weeks
3–4 hours/week
3–4 hours/week
Cloud-native development has become a core approach for building modern, scalable, and resilient applications. This course introduces learners to the processes, methodologies, and technologies used throughout the cloud-native application development lifecycle, from development to deployment and modernization.
You will explore key concepts such as DevOps culture, continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD), Agile and Scrum practices, and the role of NoSQL databases in cloud environments. The course explains how DevOps practices such as test-driven and behavior-driven development help improve collaboration, code quality, and delivery speed across teams. You will also learn how Agile methods and user stories support iterative development and continuous improvement.
In addition, the course provides hands-on exposure to NoSQL databases using MongoDB and introduces IBM Cloudant, highlighting real-world use cases and deployment scenarios. Through a final project, you will apply your learning by enhancing, deploying, and redeploying a cloud-native application using CI/CD practices, creating a strong portfolio artifact.
This course comprises 4 purposely designed modules that take you on a carefully defined learning journey.
It is a self-paced course, which means it is not run to a fixed schedule with regard to completing modules.It is anticipated that if you work 3-4 hours per week, you will complete the course in 4 weeks. However, as long as the course is completed by the end of your enrollment, you can work at your own pace. And dont worry, youre not alone! You will be encouraged to stay connected with your learning community through the course discussion space.
The materials for each module are accessible from the start of the course and will remain available for the duration of your enrollment. Methods of learning and assessment will include discussion space, videos, reading material, quizzes, hands-on labs, quizzes and final assignment.
Once you have successfully completed the course, you will earn your IBM Certificate.
You will be able to:
- Explain cloud-native application development concepts and methodologies.
- Recognize DevOps culture and its impact on software quality and delivery.
- Differentiate between continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD).
- Apply Agile and Scrum practices using user stories and backlogs.
- Perform CRUD operations using MongoDB.
- Understand NoSQL database use cases in cloud environments.
- Developers looking to understand cloud-native and DevOps practices
- Learners preparing for full stack or cloud application development roles
- Professionals seeking to strengthen Agile, CI/CD, and NoSQL fundamentals
- Individuals working with or transitioning to cloud-based development environments
- Basic cloud concepts
- Foundational knowledge of cloud application development
- Basic understanding of HTML and JavaScript
Course Outline
Video: Course Introduction (5:09)
General Information
Course Learning Objectives and Syllabus
Grading Scheme
Module Introduction and Objectives
Video: Welcome to Developing Cloud Native Applications (2:24)
Video: Cloud Computing Overview (5:36)
Video: Cloud Native Applications (4:10)
Video: CNCF (5:30)
Video: Hybrid Cloud (4:15)
Video: Modernizing with Cloud Native Technologies (4:15)
Reading: Module Summary
Reading: Glossary - Introduction to Cloud Native
Practice Quiz
Graded Quiz (10 Questions)
Module Introduction and Objectives
Video: Introduction to DevOps & CI/CD (3:01)
Video: Definition of DevOps (5:13)
Reading: Essential Characteristics of DevOps
Video: Test Driven Development (3:56)
Video: Behaviour Driven Development (BDD) (3:56)
Video: What Is CI/CD? (5:39)
Video: Benefits of CI (4:30)
Video: Tools for DevOps, CI and CD (9:34)
Reading: DevOps Tools Categories and Their Available Tools
Reading: Introduction to Tekton and Pipelines
Hands-on Lab: CI/CD in Action
Video: Everyone is Responsible for Success (3:45)
Reading: Module Summary
Reading: Glossary - DevOps & CI/CD
Practice Quiz
Graded Quiz (10 Questions)
Module Introduction and Objectives
Video: Introduction to Agile Development and Scrum (3:23)
Video: Agile Principles (4:57)
Video: Scrum Overview (5:11)
Video: Organizational impact of Agile (5:39)
Video: Mistaking Iterative Development for Agile (3:18)
Video: Destination Unknown (2:50)
Video: Agile Roles and the Need for Training (4:57)
Video: Creating Good User Stories (10:28)
Video: Effectively using Story Points (6:10)
Video: Building the Product Backlog (7:15)
Video: Sprint Planning (10:59)
Video: The Sprint Review (4:14)
Video: The Sprint Retrospective (3:33)
Hands-on Lab: Get Set Up in ZenHub
Hands-on Lab: Creating stories in ZenHub
Reading: Module Summary
Reading: Glossary - Agile & Scrum
Practice Quiz
Graded Quiz (10 Questions)
Module Introduction and Objectives
Video: Overview of NoSQL (5:03)
Video: Overview of MongoDB (4:42)
Video: Advantages of MongoDB (4:45)
Video: Use Cases for MongoDB (4:42)
Reading: MongoDB in the Cloud IDE
Hands-on Lab: Getting Started with MongoDB
Hands-on Lab: MongoDB CRUD
Video: CRUD Operations (6:06)
Hands-On Lab: Accessing MongoDB from Python (Optional)
Reading: Module Summary
Module 4 - Practice Quiz: NoSQL and MongoDB
Reading: Cheat Sheet
Reading: Optional Lesson on Cloudant
Video: Overview of Cloudant (5:02)
Video: IBM Cloudant Architecture and Key Technologies (5:51)
Video: Cloudant Benefits and Solutions (6:53)
Summary: Cloudant
Module 4 Glossary
Practice Quiz: Cloudant
Graded Quiz (10 Questions)
Module Introduction and Objectives
Final Project Overview
Final Project Instruction
Final Project
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Type of certificate
IBM Certificate
About this course
04 Modules
05 Skills
Includes
Discussion space
06 Hands-on labs
05 Practice quizzes
04 Graded quizzes
01 Final project
Create
Stories in ZenHub
Exercises to explore
CI/CD in Action
Get Set Up in ZenHub
Getting Started with MongoDB
MongoDB CRUD
Accessing MongoDB from Python
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