#90DaysOfDevOps - The DevOps Learning Journey

How do you learn DevOps without getting overwhelmed? This popular GitHub project provides a clear, 90-day roadmap from fundamentals to advanced orchestration.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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How containerization with Docker changed software deployment

Docker simplifies software deployment by packaging applications and their dependencies into lightweight, portable containers.

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Managing containers at scale with Kubernetes

Kubernetes automates the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications across clusters of nodes.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.