Continuous Delivery with Git and Azure DevOps Practice Exam

Continuous Delivery with Git and Azure DevOps Practice Exam

Continuous Delivery with Git and Azure DevOps is about learning how to make software updates faster, safer, and more reliable. Instead of waiting weeks or months to release changes, this approach allows developers to push updates into production regularly with automated tools. Git is used for version control, keeping track of code changes, while Azure DevOps helps automate building, testing, and delivering applications. Together, they streamline the software delivery process.

This certification focuses on teaching how to connect coding practices with automation tools so that software can be tested and released smoothly. It shows how to use pipelines, manage code with Git, and work in teams effectively. By mastering these concepts, professionals can reduce errors, speed up releases, and deliver better-quality software that meets business needs.

Who should take the Exam?

This exam is ideal for:

• Software Developers 
• DevOps Engineers 
• Cloud Engineers 
• Release Managers 
• QA/Test Engineers 
• IT Professionals 

Skills Required

• Basic programming knowledge
• Knowledge of Git for version control
• Understanding of CI/CD concepts
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure preferred)
• Problem-solving and collaboration skills

Knowledge Gained

• Setting up and managing Git repositories
• Building automated pipelines in Azure DevOps
• Integrating testing into delivery workflows
• Automating deployment to different environments
• Improving team collaboration with DevOps practices
• Ensuring faster and safer software releases

Course Outline

The Continuous Delivery with Git and Azure DevOps Exam covers the following topics - 

1. Introduction to Continuous Delivery

• What is Continuous Delivery?
• Difference between CI, CD, and DevOps
• Benefits for Teams and Businesses

2. Git Fundamentals

• Version Control Basics
• Branching and Merging Strategies
• Collaborative Workflows with Git

3. Azure DevOps Overview

• Boards, Repos, Pipelines, and Artifacts
• Connecting Git with Azure DevOps
• Managing Projects in Azure DevOps

4. CI/CD Pipelines

• Creating and Configuring Pipelines
• Automating Builds and Tests
• Multi-Stage Deployment Pipelines

5. Testing & Quality Assurance

• Automated Testing in Pipelines
• Continuous Quality Checks
• Integrating Security in Delivery

6. Deployment Strategies

• Blue-Green Deployments
• Canary Releases
• Rollbacks and Recovery

7. Monitoring & Optimization

• Tracking Releases with Dashboards
• Analyzing Build and Release Metrics
• Continuous Improvement Practices