An interactive lecture on a case study, Violet Rails to set the stage for hands-on learning related to,
* an introduction to Git Ops - delivering the software you build
* setting up a Git Ops workflow with Github Actions
* Setting up a Dokku server for deployment and hosting
* Connecting Github to Dokku for deploying your git repos
* Using the review apps pattern for iterating on features
Violet Rails, a framework loved by technical founders and small teams; used CI/CD pipelines and review apps to rapidly prototype new features and deploy them in isolated environments for instant testing. This approach cut iteration cycles in half and increased developer confidence and velocity.
Take-away: Learn how to use patterns like review apps, and Git Ops to transform your startup's development flow.