I'm beginning my journey to become a DevOps engineer, and I came across two roadmaps that seem valuable. The first one is from devopscube.com, and it focuses on practical steps for 2025. The second is from roadmap.sh, which also outlines key skills for DevOps. I'm unsure which one I should prioritize or if there's a better approach to follow. Any advice would be appreciated!
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Both roadmaps cover similar topics, but from my experience, the second one has a more logical structure. If you're looking to break into DevOps or DevSecOps, it's crucial to start gaining experience in either a developer, security, or operations role before diving into DevOps. Just jumping into it without background knowledge can be tough. I'd recommend focusing on the second roadmap—it emphasizes getting a solid grasp on core skills like Python, Bash scripting, Git, Linux, and AWS. Once you're comfortable with those, then you can move onto CI/CD tools and containers, but skip Kubernetes for now; it can be overwhelming as a beginner.
This is such a great breakdown! Thank you for sharing.

I totally relate! I started in operations, then explored networking, and eventually landed in a DevOps role while learning development concepts on the side. It’s a journey for sure!