Software Development and IT Operations

Unit code: NIT3203 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Park
Online Real Time
VU Brisbane
VU Sydney
Prerequisites
NIT2103 - Cloud Computing; and
NIT2213 - Software Engineering
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

This unit introduce the concept and principles of DevOps. Through the study of the unit, students will gain insight into the essence of DevOps, which emphasizes communication, collaboration, integration, and digital transformation to improve the workflow between software developers and IT operations. Kubernetes and Container technology will be introduced to understand both business side and its value of DevOps on the technical side. The knowledge will be applied to design, develop and deploy DevOps based application on selected cloud platforms.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Discuss and assess the principles, methods and practices of DevOps;
  2. Collaborate in the implementation of agile practices according to the business needs in the industry;
  3. Substantiate DevOps methodologies with cloud infrastructure for continuous integrations and deployments of application delivery; and
  4. Manage the process of application knowledge of exploratory testing and automated testing.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Test
|
Grade: 25%
Mid-Term Knowledge Test
Assessment type: Project
|
Grade: 30%
Design and Implement DevOps Application (group)
Assessment type: Test
|
Grade: 45%
Scenario-Based Test

Test: A mid-term test include both practical and theoretical knowledge.
Project: Apply theoretical knowledge into open-ended scenario. Design, implement and deploy on selected cloud platform.
Test: Test student’s capabilities to apply both theoretical and practical knowledges in scenario-based questions across entire studying period.

Required reading

Required readings will be made available on VU Collaborate.

As part of a course

This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.

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