Welcome to Day 1 of the #90DaysOfDevOps challenge! Today marks the beginning of an exciting journey of practising DevOps concepts.
Link to GitHub Repo for the challenge.
Getting Started
For Day one of the challenge the following tasks were to be completed:
Fork the Repo. The repo is linked above.
DevOps Roadmap: Watch the informative video on the DevOps roadmap here.
Write about your understanding of DevOps.
What is DevOps?
DevOps is a set of practices that integrates and automates Software Development (Dev) and IT Operations (Ops) processes, aiming to improve, streamline, and shorten the development life cycle.
What is Automation?
Automation involves writing scripts to streamline tasks, reducing manual intervention and minimizing the risk of errors. Tools like Terraform and scripting languages such as bash or PowerShell are commonly used for automation.
What is Scaling?
Scaling refers to adjusting resources to accommodate changes in demand. Scaling can involve increasing configuration parameters like RAM and CPU to handle increased traffic. There are two main types of scaling: Scaling In and Scaling Out.
What is Infrastructure?
DevOps infrastructure revolves around managing infrastructure with code. Tools like Ansible, Terraform, and CloudFormation enable the automation of infrastructure tasks, allowing for efficient management and deployment.
Why DevOps Matters
DevOps is essential for several reasons:
Accelerated Delivery: DevOps enables organizations to release software updates and features more frequently by automating processes and fostering collaboration.
Improved Quality: Automation and collaboration lead to higher-quality products with reduced defects.
Enhanced Collaboration: DevOps encourages cross-functional collaboration, ensuring communication between development, operations, and other teams.
Business Agility: DevOps enables organizations to adapt quickly to changing market conditions, driving business agility and competitiveness.
Reduced Cost: Implementing DevOps practices can lead to cost savings through efficiency gains and reduced downtime.
That concludes our journey for Day 1 of the #90DaysOfDevOps challenge. Today, we've laid the foundation for the challenge. Stay tuned for more updates, and insights as we progress through the #90DaysOfDevOps challenge together. Let's embark on this journey with enthusiasm, curiosity, and a shared passion for continuous learning.