What is a Bamboo CI/CD pipeline in this course?

In this course, a Bamboo CI/CD pipeline is a connected workflow that automatically moves code changes through build, test, artifact, and deployment steps. The focus is on turning separate software delivery tasks into one repeatable process inside Bamboo.

When would you use a Bamboo CI/CD pipeline?

You would use a Bamboo CI/CD pipeline when you want code changes to be built, tested, and prepared for delivery the same way every time. It is especially useful when a team wants builds to run automatically on each commit instead of relying on manual handoffs.

How does a Bamboo CI/CD pipeline fit into a broader workflow?

It sits in the middle of the software delivery workflow, connecting version control changes to automated validation and then to deployment-ready outputs. In this course, the pipeline is shown as the bridge between writing code and releasing it through a more traceable, repeatable process.

How is a Bamboo CI/CD pipeline different from separate manual build and deployment steps?

A Bamboo CI/CD pipeline links build, test, artifact, and deployment work into one defined workflow that runs in a consistent order. Separate manual steps can still complete the work, but they depend more on people remembering the sequence and checking results across tools.

Do you need any prerequisites before learning Bamboo CI/CD pipelines?

A basic understanding of software workflows, Git, and Agile concepts is helpful before learning Bamboo CI/CD pipelines. You do not need prior CI experience, but it helps to be comfortable with how code changes move through a team workflow.

What tools, platforms, or methods are used in this course?

The course centers on Bamboo, connected to Git repositories and Atlassian tools such as Jira and Bitbucket. The main workflow methods are automated build-and-test steps and trigger-based pipeline runs.

What specific tasks will you practice or complete in this course?

You practice setting up Bamboo and connecting a repository, structuring build-and-test workflows, publishing artifacts, enabling automatic triggers, and creating deployment pipelines. These tasks help you build a repeatable CI/CD process that runs from code change through validation and delivery.

Automating Processes with Bamboo CI/CD

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Configure Bamboo, integrate version control, and identify core components—Projects, Plans, Jobs, and Agents—to build CI/CD foundations.
Design Bamboo pipelines by configuring plans, adding tests, generating artifacts, and enabling triggers to support CI/CD automation.
Integrate Bamboo with Jira and Bitbucket to enhance traceability, collaboration, and Agile-driven CI/CD monitoring for productive workflows.

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There are 3 modules in this course

This course provides a practical, hands-on introduction to automating software delivery using Bamboo CI/CD. Designed for developers, testers, and DevOps beginners, it teaches how to install and configure Bamboo, connect it with Git repositories, and understand core components such as Projects, Plans, Jobs, Tasks, and Agents. You will learn how to build automated CI pipelines that compile code, run tests, publish artifacts, and trigger builds on every commit. The course also covers creating deployment pipelines, integrating Bamboo with Jira and Bitbucket for end-to-end traceability, and applying Agile-friendly CI/CD best practices to optimize team workflows. Through guided labs and a final project, you will build a complete CI/CD pipeline, automate deployments, monitor build health, and strengthen your DevOps automation skills using the Atlassian ecosystem.

This course is for developers, testers, and DevOps teams seeking to automate builds, tests, and deployments. Anyone using Git or Agile workflows can enhance their CI/CD skills with Bamboo and Atlassian tools. Learners should know basic software workflows, Git, and Agile concepts. CI experience is optional, this course provides the guidance needed to set up and run Bamboo automation pipelines confidently. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to build and automate complete CI/CD pipelines in Bamboo, integrate them with Jira and Bitbucket, and apply best practices to improve delivery speed, reliability, and team collaboration.

Module details

This module provides a comprehensive introduction to Bamboo and the core principles of CI/CD. Learners will explore how Bamboo fits into modern DevOps workflows, understand its architecture, and learn the purpose of key components such as projects, plans, stages, jobs, tasks, and agents. The module also includes step-by-step guidance on installing Bamboo, configuring essential settings, and connecting code repositories.

What's included

4 videos2 readings1 peer review

4 videosTotal 32 minutes

Welcome to Automating Processes with Bamboo CI/CD3 minutes
Introduction to CI/CD & Bamboo6 minutes
Installing Bamboo & Connecting to Git12 minutes
Understanding Projects, Plans, Stages, Jobs, Tasks & Agents12 minutes

2 readingsTotal 10 minutes

Welcome to the Course: Course Overview5 minutes
Streamlining DevOps with Bamboo: Integrating CI/CD for Efficient Software Delivery 5 minutes

1 peer reviewTotal 20 minutes

Hands-On-Learning: Get Bamboo Installed, Configured, and Connected to a Repository20 minutes

This module explores how to create and configure CI pipelines in Bamboo from the ground up. Learners will build structured build plans, integrate automated tests, generate and store artifacts, and set up build triggers to ensure code is built consistently and automatically. By the end of this module, learners will understand how Bamboo pipelines work end-to-end and how to optimize them for efficient CI workflows.

What's included

3 videos1 reading1 peer review

3 videosTotal 20 minutes

Creating Your First Build Plan5 minutes
Adding Tests, Parsing Results, and Publishing Artifacts6 minutes
Automating Builds with Triggers & Branch Plans10 minutes

1 readingTotal 5 minutes

Mastering CI/CD Capabilities for Enhanced Software Delivery with Atlassian Bamboo5 minutes

1 peer reviewTotal 20 minutes

Hands-On-Learning: Build a Simple CI Pipeline20 minutes

This module covers how to configure deployment pipelines in Bamboo, integrate seamlessly with Atlassian tools such as Jira and Bitbucket, and monitor pipeline performance for better visibility. Learners will also apply Agile-friendly CI/CD best practices to ensure traceable, reliable, and efficient delivery workflows.