Git basics: init, clone, add, commit, push

Branching strategies (feature, develop, release, hotfix)

Setting up AWS CodeCommit repositories

Managing access to repositories with IAM

Integrating CodeCommit with AWS CodePipeline

Conflict resolution and merge strategies

Webhooks and notification setup

Best practices for source code management

Overview of Continuous Integration (CI)

Creating and configuring AWS CodeBuild projects

Writing and understanding buildspec.yml files

Environment variables and compute types

Managing dependencies in the build environment

Storing and handling build artifacts

Integrating CodeBuild with CodeCommit and GitHub

Viewing logs and debugging failed builds

Understanding CI/CD pipeline architecture

Creating pipelines with AWS CodePipeline

Connecting CodePipeline to CodeCommit, CodeBuild, and CodeDeploy

Adding manual approval stages

Automating deployment to EC2, Lambda, and ECS

Integrating third-party tools like Jenkins or GitHub Actions

Notifications and SNS alerts in pipelines

Rollback and failure handling mechanisms

Introduction to Infrastructure as Code

Writing basic AWS CloudFormation templates

Deploying infrastructure using CloudFormation stacks

Parameters, outputs, and mappings in templates

Introduction to Terraform and its CLI

Terraform vs. CloudFormation comparison

Managing state files in Terraform

Creating reusable infrastructure with Terraform modules

Introduction to configuration management tools

Using AWS OpsWorks with Chef and Puppet

Basics of Ansible and writing playbooks

Applying configurations to EC2 and container instances

Bootstrapping with EC2 user data

Managing software versions and dependencies

Ensuring idempotency in configurations

Automating updates and patching

Introduction to AWS CloudWatch

Creating custom metrics and dashboards

Setting alarms and triggers for notifications

Monitoring logs using CloudWatch Logs

Tracing requests with AWS X-Ray

Auditing user activity using AWS CloudTrail

Setting up centralized logging solutions

Troubleshooting performance issues with metrics

IAM policies and roles for least-privilege access

Encrypting data at rest and in transit

Managing secrets with AWS Secrets Manager

Using Systems Manager Parameter Store

Creating secure pipelines and role-based access

Implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA)

Understanding compliance standards (HIPAA, GDPR, etc.)

Shared responsibility model in AWS

Introduction to serverless computing with AWS Lambda

Writing and deploying Lambda functions

Creating event-driven workflows with EventBridge

Automating tasks with cron jobs and scheduled rules

Connecting Lambda with S3, DynamoDB, SNS, etc.

Monitoring Lambda performance and logs

Error handling and retries in Lambda

Automating DevOps tasks like backups, alerts, and scaling

Overview of AWS Certified DevOps Engineer exam

Exam structure, domains, and scoring criteria

Practice questions and topic-wise quizzes

Time management tips for exam success

Common exam traps and how to avoid them

Mock test with detailed explanations

Final revision guide and cheat sheet

Certification and career roadmap planning