This course is the final course in a series that aims to prepare you for a role working as a programmer. In this course we will look at several automation concepts in DevOps with Python. Labs will allow the students to apply the material in the lectures in simple computer programs designed to re-enforce the material in the lesson.
DevOps and Build Automation with Python
DevOps and Build Automation with Python
This course is part of Python Scripting for DevOps Specialization
Instructor: Aspen Olmsted
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Develop computer programs that utilize classes and objects to solve business and mathematical problems
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There are 4 modules in this course
In this module, we look at how we can install and utilize PIP to manage library packages.
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4 videos3 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt1 ungraded lab
In this module, we look at how to utilize Python for Testing. We will discuss automated and manual testing. We will discuss unit tests and integration testing. We will conclude with a look at writing unit tests.
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4 videos3 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt1 ungraded lab
In this module, we extend our toolset of Python by looking at utilize Python to script the web browser. We look at the Python port of the puppeteer JavaScript headless library to Python in the library named pyppeteer.
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3 videos3 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt
In this module, we look at containers. Containers allow developers to have a control environment to test and deploy their applications. We will specifically look at Docker and container automation with Python.
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