Unlock the full potential of your team with Git mastery, seamless DevOps workflows, and the power of AI integration Key Features Gain a comprehensive understanding of Git, GitHub, and DevOps with practical implementation tips Embark on a holistic exploration of DevOps workflows, scaling, DevSecOps, and GitHub Copilot Discover the best practices for optimizing processes and team productivity Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionGit and GitHub are absolutely crucial for DevOps, playing a multifaceted role in streamlining the software development lifecycle and enabling smoother collaboration between development and operations teams. DevOps Unleashed with Git and GitHub enables you to harness the power of Git and GitHub to streamline workflows, drive collaboration, and fuel innovation. Authored by an expert from GitHub, the book starts by guiding you through Git fundamentals and delving into DevOps and the developer experience. As you progress, you’ll understand how to leverage GitHub's collaboration and automation features, and even use GitHub Copilot for enhanced productivity. You'll also learn how to bridge the DevOps gap, maintain code quality, and implement robust security measures. Additionally, hands-on exercises will equip you to elevate your developer experience, foster teamwork, and drive innovation at the speed of DevOps. By the end of this DevOps book, you’ll have mastered the Git fundamentals, conquered collaboration challenges, and unleashed the power of GitHub as you transform your DevOps workflows.What you will learn Master the fundamentals of Git and GitHub Unlock DevOps principles that drive automation, continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/ CD), and monitoring Facilitate seamless cross-team collaboration Boost productivity using GitHub Actions Measure and improve development velocity Leverage the GitHub Copilot AI tool to elevate your developer experience Who this book is for If you’re aiming to enhance collaboration, productivity, and DevOps practices to enrich your development experience, this book is for you. Novice DevOps engineers will be able resolve their doubts surrounding Git and GitHub errors, while IT admins and system engineers will be able to effortlessly embrace DevOps principles with pragmatic insights. For infrastructure engineers looking to delve into cloud-based collaboration and optimal management practices, this book provides valuable knowledge to facilitate a seamless transition into the DevOps landscape.

Harness the full power of the Git version control system, gaining insights into Git best practices and strengthening your understanding of its architecture, underlying concepts, and behavior Key Features Set up Git for solo and collaborative development as well as for code, documentation, configuration, or data Leverage the Git version control system to customize and extend existing recipes, and write your own Discover how to efficiently manage large and complex repositories Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionDevelopers often feel overwhelmed by complex version control issues, especially when managing large repositories. This updated second edition of our Git guide empowers you to tackle these challenges head-on and emerge as a Git pro. The book gets you up to speed with the latest Git version, its features, and advanced branching techniques, helping you master complex development scenarios. A new chapter on tackling challenges while managing large repositories has been added, providing invaluable strategies for efficient version control with Git. The book goes beyond the basics to take you through Git’s architecture, behavior, and best practices in depth. The chapters help you develop a clear understanding of customizing workflows, creating unique solutions, and tackling any version control hurdle. As you advance, you’ll explore a wide range of functionalities, from examining project history to collaborating seamlessly with teammates. Detailed descriptions guide you through managing your work, collaborating with others, administering Git, and navigating project history. By the end of this book, you’ll have become a Git pro and be confident enough to handle advanced branching, manage large repositories, customize workflows, collaborate effectively, and troubleshoot any version control issues.What you will learn Explore project history and find revisions using different criteria Manage your working directory and staging area Set up repositories and branches for collaboration Configure and set up support for the chosen workflow Submit your own contributions and integrate contributions made by others Customize Git behavior system-wide, from per-user to per-file basis Perform Git administration to set up and manage repositories Who this book is for This book is for developers looking to elevate their Git skills beyond the basics. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just getting started with version control, this book will help you leverage Git for efficient collaboration, code management, and improved workflows. The book also equips DevOps professionals with the knowledge they need to configure Git for seamless integration within DevOps workflows, enabling smoother collaboration between development and operations teams.

Build a powerful portfolio on GitHub that showcases your most impressive coding projects and technical skills Key Features Explore GitHub's powerful features and make it the central hub for all your coding adventures Learn how to use GitHub Copilot as your coding sidekick, suggesting lines of code to help you write faster and smarter Learn how to optimize and personalize your GitHub profiles for maximum impact from a community leader Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionNavigating the world of collaborative software development can be daunting, especially for young coders just starting their programming journey. This book is designed to take you on a coding adventure, transforming you from a curious beginner into a confident GitHub user. The book builds a solid foundation and explains the Git version control system in depth, helping you understand how to track changes, collaborate effectively, and manage your projects with ease. You'll master repositories, the building blocks of your coding projects, and learn branching strategies to experiment and work seamlessly with others. The chapters will teach you about GitHub Actions, guiding you through workflow syntax, exploring environments and secrets management, and providing hands-on exercises to solidify your understanding. You’ll also discover how to craft a compelling GitHub profile that highlights your achievements and discover the exciting world of open-source projects where you can contribute and give back to the community. To get you started with AI, you’ll also learn how to leverage Copilot and ChatGPT together to write faster, cleaner code. By the end of this book, you’ll be well prepared to contribute to real-world projects on GitHub, equipped with the skills to thrive in the world of collaborative software development.What you will learn Travel back in code history and track different versions of your projects Keep your code blocks neat and tidy within your repository, just like sorting puzzle pieces to create a masterpiece Create branches to experiment with new ideas or features without messing up your main code Use Git to share your suggestions and collaborate with other coders to make your code even more amazing Automate and level up your coding game with GitHub Actions Build your coder reputation by contributing to open source projects Who this book is for This book is for young, tech-curious individuals eager to find out more about the world of software development. If you are a student motivated to learn GitHub to better understand collaborative coding practices, manage projects effectively, and potentially pursue careers or hobbies in the technology field, then this book is for you.

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, organizations are increasingly seeking faster, more efficient ways to develop, test, and deploy software. "DevOps Unleashed: Bridging Development and Operations for Continuous Success" is a comprehensive guide that demystifies the world of DevOps and its transformative impact on modern enterprises. Written by Aditya Pratap Bhuyan, a seasoned expert with over 20 years of experience in enterprise and cloud applications, this book is tailored for professionals at all levels, offering both technical insights and a deep understanding of the cultural changes essential for DevOps success. With more than 40 industry certifications and extensive experience in Java, Spring, microservices, cloud computing, and container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes, Aditya brings a wealth of knowledge to this book. He not only covers the tools and technologies that form the backbone of a successful DevOps strategy but also emphasizes the importance of collaboration and breaking down silos between development and operations teams. "DevOps Unleashed" begins by exploring the origins of DevOps, examining how it evolved from traditional software development practices to a modern, agile framework. Aditya delves into the cultural mindset needed to fully embrace DevOps, illustrating how collaboration, communication, and continuous improvement are as vital as the technical aspects. The book is divided into well-structured chapters that cover key pillars of DevOps, such as Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation, monitoring, and security. Aditya walks readers through setting up CI/CD pipelines, automating infrastructure with tools like Terraform, and leveraging real-time monitoring tools like Prometheus and Grafana to ensure system health. The practical hands-on examples, case studies, and real-world scenarios make complex topics accessible for both novices and seasoned practitioners. One of the standout aspects of the book is its focus on DevSecOps—integrating security at every stage of the software development lifecycle. Aditya emphasizes the growing importance of security in DevOps pipelines and provides practical strategies for automating security checks and ensuring compliance. For those looking to go beyond the basics, the book also covers advanced DevOps topics such as chaos engineering, site reliability engineering (SRE), and the role of AI and machine learning in automating DevOps processes. This book is not just about tools or methodologies—it’s about adopting a new mindset. Aditya helps readers understand that DevOps is a journey, one that requires continuous learning, adaptation, and a commitment to innovation. Whether you’re an engineer, a team lead, or an executive looking to implement DevOps at scale, "DevOps Unleashed" offers a roadmap to success. By the end of this book, readers will have gained a holistic understanding of DevOps—both its cultural foundations and technical implementations—and be equipped to build, scale, and optimize DevOps practices in their own organizations.

Microsoft Hybrid Cloud Unleashed brings together comprehensive and practical insights into hybrid cloud technologies, complete CloudOps and DevOps implementation strategies, and detailed guidance for deploying Microsoft Azure Stack in your environment. Written by five Microsoft Cloud and Datacenter Management MVPs, this book is built on real-world scenarios and the authors’ extraordinary hands-on experiences as early adopters. Step by step, the authors help you integrate your optimal mix of private and public cloud, with a unified management experience that lets you move workloads at will, achieving unprecedented flexibility. The authors also guide you through all aspects of building your own secure, high-performance hybrid cloud infrastructure. You’ll discover how Azure Stack enables you to run data centers with the same scalability, redundancy, and reliability as Microsoft’s Azure data centers; how to integrate Azure infrastructure and platform services with internal operations; and how to manage crucial external dependencies. The book concludes with a deep dive into automating and customizing Azure Stack for maximum reliability, productivity, and cost savings. Detailed information on how to Run a private/hybrid cloud on your hardware in your data center, using APIs and code identical to public Azure Apply ITIL and DevOps lifecycles to your hybrid cloud implementation Gain a deep understanding of Azure Stack architecture, components, and internals Install and configure Azure Stack and master the Azure Stack Portal Integrate and utilize infrastructure, core, and custom resource providers Effectively provision, secure, and manage tenants Manage, monitor, troubleshoot, and back up Azure Stack with CloudOps Automate resource provisioning with PowerShell, the Azure CLI, templates, and Azure Stack’s API Write your own Azure Resource Manager templates Centrally automate cloud management and complex tasks connected to external systems Develop customized, production-ready Azure Stack marketplace items

Django is an amazingly powerful system for creating modern, dynamic websites. But programming Django hasn’t always been easy—until now. Django Unleashed is your step-by-step, beginner-friendly guide to leveraging Django’s core capabilities and its powerful contributed library. You’ll learn in the most effective way possible: hands on, by building a fully functional Django website from scratch. You’ll even deploy the website to the cloud. As you build your website, expert Django consultant and trainer Andrew Pinkham reveals how websites operate; how Django makes building websites easy; how to write Python code that leverages its immense capabilities; and how to build solutions that are robust, reliable, and secure. You’ll start simply and learn to solve increasingly challenging problems: mastering new features and understanding how Django’s architecture shapes their behavior, and gaining essential knowledge for working with any web framework, not just Django.

The authors provide an understanding of big data and MapReduce by clearly presenting the basic terminologies and concepts. They have employed over 100 illustrations and many worked-out examples to convey the concepts and methods used in big data, the inner workings of MapReduce, and single node/multi-node installation on physical/virtual machines. This book covers almost all the necessary information on Hadoop MapReduce for most online certification exams. Upon completing this book, readers will find it easy to understand other big data processing tools such as Spark, Storm, etc. Ultimately, readers will be able to: • understand what big data is and the factors that are involved • understand the inner workings of MapReduce, which is essential for certification exams • learn the features and weaknesses of MapReduce • set up Hadoop clusters with 100s of physical/virtual machines • create a virtual machine in AWS • write MapReduce with Eclipse in a simple way • understand other big data processing tools and their applications