Getting Started with DevOps

DevOps is more than just a job title - it’s a mindset and a set of practices that bridges the gap between development and operations. Let me share what I’ve learned on this journey.

What is DevOps?

DevOps combines software development (Dev) and IT operations (Ops) to shorten the development lifecycle and provide continuous delivery.

Key Principles

1. Collaboration - Breaking silos between teams
2. Automation - Reducing manual processes and errors
3. Measurement - Monitoring and feedback loops
4. Continuous Improvement - Iterating on processes

Essential Tools to Learn

• Git - Version control (non-negotiable)
• Docker - Containerization
• Kubernetes - Container orchestration
• Terraform - Infrastructure as Code
• CI/CD Pipelines - GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins

My Learning Path

Git Basics → Docker → CI/CD Pipelines → Kubernetes → IaC (Terraform)

Getting Started Today

# Start with Git if you haven't already
git init my-project
cd my-project
 
# Learn containerization with Docker
docker run hello-world

Resources

• Docker Guide
• Kubernetes Basics
• Terraform Introduction

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Have questions? Feel free to reach out or check out the Notes section for more resources.