Dont want to code > Try Devops šŸ˜‚

chirag Rawatchirag Rawat
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Debunking the Myth: DevOps and Coding

In the world of DevOps, thereā€™s a common misconception that DevOps engineers donā€™t need to code, debug, or write long code. Letā€™s set the record straight: DevOps involves just as much codingā€”if not moreā€”than traditional development roles. Hereā€™s why:


šŸš€ What DevOps Actually Entails

  1. Automation Scripts:

    • Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Tools like Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation require writing detailed scripts to manage infrastructure.

    • CI/CD Pipelines: Creating and maintaining pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, and CircleCI involves extensive scripting.

  2. Debugging:

    • Complex Systems: DevOps engineers often debug large, distributed systems. This can be more challenging than debugging a single application.

    • Logs & Monitoring: Understanding logs, setting up monitoring, and debugging issues across various environments requires a deep understanding of the code.

  3. Development:

    • Custom Tools: Often, DevOps teams develop custom tools and scripts to automate repetitive tasks, optimize workflows, and improve system reliability.

    • Collaboration: DevOps engineers frequently collaborate with developers, requiring a deep understanding of the codebase to ensure smooth integration and deployment.


šŸ’” Breaking Down the Myths

Myth: "DevOps doesnā€™t require coding." Reality: DevOps involves extensive coding for automation, configuration management, and orchestration.

Myth: "DevOps engineers donā€™t debug code." Reality: Debugging in DevOps can be more complex due to the distributed nature of modern applications. DevOps engineers need to troubleshoot issues across multiple services and environments.

Myth: "DevOps is less technical than development." Reality: DevOps is highly technical and requires a broad skill set, including programming, systems architecture, networking, and cloud services.


šŸ› ļø Essential DevOps Skills

  • Programming Languages: Python, Ruby, Go, etc.

  • Scripting: Shell scripting (Bash, PowerShell)

  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation

  • CI/CD Tools: Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI

  • Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud

  • Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes

  • Monitoring and Logging: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack


šŸŒŸ Conclusion

Being a DevOps engineer is as demanding as being a developer. It requires a deep understanding of both coding and system operations. So, the next time someone says DevOps is just about clicking buttons and running scripts, share this post and set the record straight!

Remember: DevOps is where coding meets infrastructure, making it one of the most versatile and exciting fields in tech today.


šŸš€ DevOps: Where Code Powers Infrastructure šŸš€


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