I'm curious if anyone here has made the leap from being a system administrator to a cloud or platform engineer. I understand the reasons for the shift, but I find it really tough to actually write code. I can manage some automation tasks for AWS using Git actions, like setting up multi-account stack sets, but writing the code is a real struggle for me. It's not the theory that trips me up; it's the actual act of coding that's challenging. Has anyone else experienced this transition?
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It sounds like you might be grappling with coding syntax and not knowing where to start with your projects. That's pretty common when you're trying to switch roles. Maybe focus on small, manageable tasks and build up your confidence from there. Breaking down your projects into simpler components can help you see progress without feeling overwhelmed.
Yeah, I went through something similar. The best advice I can give is to find a project you're passionate about and just dive in. Don't worry about making it perfect—just get coding. You'll get better with practice, and it'll feel more natural as you go along.
That's so true! Getting your hands dirty with a project you enjoy really helps. It makes the coding experience feel less like a chore and more like a fun challenge.
I totally get that! When I first started coding, I felt the same way. Just start with simple scripts or little chunks of code and gradually expand from there. It's all about the practice!