Hey everyone! I'm diving into the world of DevOps and Cloud engineering. So far, I've covered the basics like Linux, Git & GitHub, and some AWS fundamentals. My next steps are to learn Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD practices. I'm reaching out to those who are currently working as DevOps engineers to get some career advice. Specifically, I'd love to know: 1) What areas should I prioritize to be job-ready? 2) Which skills are essential in real-world jobs? 3) What common mistakes should beginners like me avoid? 4) Finally, how long did it take you to land your first DevOps position? I'd appreciate any guidance or roadmaps you can share. Thanks a bunch!
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You're definitely on the right path with those fundamentals! One big piece of advice is to dive into automation and scripting—Python and Bash are super useful in most DevOps roles. Try to not just learn the tools but actually build projects with them. For instance, consider setting up a CI/CD pipeline for a simple app and deploy it on AWS using Docker. A common rookie mistake is getting overwhelmed by every tool rather than grasping the key concepts like infrastructure as code and monitoring. So, focus there!
Thanks a lot for the advice! I’ll focus on automation with Python/Bash and start on small projects like the CI/CD pipeline. Any extra tips for a beginner would be amazing!