Michael Cade
#90DaysOfDevOps - The DevOps Learning Journey
#1about 6 minutes
The origin of the 90 Days of DevOps project
A personal learning journey to fill knowledge gaps in DevOps was structured into a 90-day public challenge on GitHub.
#2about 2 minutes
The philosophy and value of learning in public
Sharing your learning process through blogs or videos helps solidify your own knowledge and can assist others in the community.
#3about 6 minutes
What is DevOps and a structured learning roadmap
DevOps is a set of principles and processes, not just a job title, and a mind map provides a structured path for learning key concepts.
#4about 2 minutes
Choosing a programming language like Go or Python
While not strictly required for all DevOps roles, learning a language like Go for its cloud-native ecosystem or Python for its versatility is beneficial.
#5about 3 minutes
Why Linux is a fundamental skill for DevOps
Most DevOps tools originate on Linux, making hands-on experience with distributions like Ubuntu essential for anyone in the field.
#6about 3 minutes
Core concepts of networking and cloud providers
A foundational knowledge of networking concepts like DNS and the service models of a single major cloud provider (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) is crucial.
#7about 2 minutes
Using Git and GitHub for version control
Git is an essential tool for tracking project history and managing code versions, but it should not be confused with a backup solution.
#8about 2 minutes
How containerization with Docker changed software deployment
Docker simplifies software deployment by packaging applications and their dependencies into lightweight, portable containers.
#9about 1 minute
Managing containers at scale with Kubernetes
Kubernetes automates the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications across clusters of nodes.
#10about 1 minute
Automating with IaC and configuration management tools
Tools like Terraform (IaC) provision infrastructure from code, while tools like Ansible ensure systems maintain a desired state.
#11about 1 minute
The distinct roles of CI and CD pipelines
Continuous Integration (CI) focuses on the application development and build process, while Continuous Deployment (CD) handles releasing the application to users.
#12about 2 minutes
Observability, monitoring, and data management essentials
Implementing observability with tools like Prometheus and Grafana is critical for understanding system health, as is having a solid data management and backup strategy.
#13about 2 minutes
Expanding the roadmap and celebrating community success
The 2023 edition adds new topics like security and serverless, building on the project's success driven by thousands of community contributions.
#14about 7 minutes
Q&A on project success and learning challenges
The project's popularity stems from the industry's growing need for automation, with networking and observability being the most challenging topics to condense.
#15about 5 minutes
Q&A on contributing to open source without coding
Non-coders can significantly contribute to open source projects by improving documentation, cleaning up readmes, and translating content into other languages.
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