CI/CD for Node.js Applications with PlanetScale DB Branching and Dockerized Environments
This comprehensive course guides developers through building robust Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for Node.js applications. Participants will master Docker for containerization, integrate PlanetScale's powerful database branching for agile schema management, and automate their development workflows using modern CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions.
CI/CD for Node.js Applications with PlanetScale DB Branching and Dockerized Environments
Skills you build, step by step.
Practical lessons designed to get you writing working code. Every topic builds directly on the previous one.
Design and implement end-to-end CI/CD pipelines for Node.js applications.
Containerize Node.js applications effectively using Docker and Docker Compose.
Leverage PlanetScale's database branching feature for safe and agile schema migrations.
Integrate PlanetScale database branching into CI workflows for automated testing against ephemeral databases.
Master GitHub Actions to automate building, testing, and deploying Node.js applications.
Who this course is made for.
Clear expectations before you begin. No unnecessary background needed to get moving with confidence.
Target Level
Suitable for advanced learners seeking hands-on build experience.
Prerequisites
- Intermediate knowledge of Node.js and JavaScript.
- Basic understanding of Git and GitHub (or similar VCS).
- Familiarity with command-line interface (CLI).
- Conceptual understanding of relational databases (e.g., MySQL).
- Prior experience with Docker is beneficial but not strictly required.
What You Need
A computer with an internet connection, a text editor, and time for weekly practice.