Apprentice: GitHub and CI/CD for z/OS
Issued by
IBM
The badge earner can lead z/OS teams in migrating z/OS applications to the CIO CI/CD pipeline on Cirrus 1.0. They understand the tools and possess the skills for working with Git and GitHub, setting up a CI/CD pipeline for various environments (dev/test/prod), leveraging DBB User Build, understanding and adopting collaborative workflows, and branching strategies for z/OS applications.
- Type Validation
- Level Intermediate
- Time Weeks
- Cost Free
Skills
Earning Criteria
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Must be an employee of IBM CIO, and a z/OS application developer. The program is available worldwide.
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Join a cohort to participate in the GitHub and CI/CD for z/OS 5-week workshop. To join a cohort, contact Mirella Batista or Keith Wilson.
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Demonstrate the application of knowledge by performing DevOps transformation activities that include Migration of z/OS application to GitHub. Set up of DBB User Build. Set up development environment and CI/CD pipeline configuration; Demonstrated understanding of collaborative workflows with remote repositories (PRs, merges, trunk-based development); Demonstrated soft skills and technical leadership skills by clearly communicating technical concepts and fostering collaboration amongst peers.
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Demonstrate understanding with a presentation of a lightning talk.
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Entirely or partially migrate your z/OS applications to the CI/CD pipeline on Cirrus 1.0.