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So just before starting off with what I learnt today in this journey, lets make sure that you know the importance of this blogging thing. ; )

We both get two things out of it ,

Me: Needs an outlet for my questionable knowledge. You: Get free education (well, sort of). Let's blog!

You tube links of the channels that might help you understand DevOps basics are mentioned at the end of this blog.

Day 1: Introduction to DevOps

1. Overview

  • Presenter: Abhishek

  • Objective: Understand the basics of DevOps, its importance, and how to prepare for DevOps interviews.

2. What is DevOps?

  • Definition: DevOps is a culture or practice aimed at improving an organization’s ability to deliver applications more efficiently.

  • Core Aspects:

    • Improved Delivery: Accelerates the application delivery process.

    • Automation: Reduces manual effort by automating repetitive tasks.

    • Quality: Maintains high-quality standards in applications.

    • Monitoring: Ensures ongoing observability and issue detection.

    • Testing: Continuous testing ensures that automation and quality standards are met.

3. Why DevOps?

  • Historical Context:

    • Before DevOps: Multiple roles (system administrators, build/release engineers) involved, leading to manual, slow processes.

    • Emergence of DevOps: Aims to streamline and automate these processes, reducing the time from development to delivery.

  • Benefits:

    • Efficiency: Speeds up the delivery cycle from weeks or months to days or hours.

    • Collaboration: Fosters a culture where teams work together to improve processes.

4. Preparing for DevOps Interviews

  • Common Questions:

    • What is DevOps?

    • Why use DevOps?

    • Describe your day-to-day activities as a DevOps engineer.

    • How to introduce yourself:

      • For Freshers: Highlight your passion for DevOps and any relevant background.

      • For Experienced Candidates: Detail your experience in DevOps and previous roles (e.g., system administration).

5. Practical Tips

  • Introduction: Clearly state your experience in DevOps and previous roles. Tailor your introduction based on whether you are a fresher or have prior experience.

  • Expectations: Be ready to discuss how you contribute to automation, quality assurance, monitoring, and testing in your current or past roles.

6. Summary