A Quiet but Crucial Week in My DevOps Journey

Despite facing some health challenges this week, I remained grounded in my commitment to growth. Progress may have been slower, but the direction was right.

This week, I focused entirely on Linux and Shell Scripting, diving deep into script syntax, core commands, and building small utility projects to reinforce what I’ve learned. From managing files and directories to writing reusable shell scripts, I took time to understand the “why” behind each command, not just the “how.”

While I wasn’t able to do as much as I initially planned, the work I did was solid — a strong foundational block in my DevOps roadmap.
What I Did This Week:

Even with limited energy, I decided to stay consistent. I focused on the following areas:

🐧 Linux & Shell Scripting (Full Sweep)

• Revisited all essential Linux command-line concepts I’d learned so far

• Practiced writing Shell scripts — focusing on flow, syntax, and logic

• Worked through small utility projects like:

  • A script to create folders automatically

  • Checking if a file exists and handling conditions accordingly

• Experimented with:

  • if-else, case, while, for, until loops

  • Exit codes, variables, functions, user inputs, etc.

• Gained clarity on:

  • Script execution (bash, sh, permissions)

  • Understanding execution flow and debugging basics

• Practiced writing scripts to automate repetitive CLI tasks, and it felt empowering

Some more things were on the list, but I had to park them for now:

• No deep dives into SSH or SCP this week

• Didn’t explore new tools or environments due to health recovery

But that’s alright — consistency mattered more than coverage.

🎯 Key Takeaway:

“You don’t have to do a lot in one day. But you do have to show up.”
This week was about small, meaningful wins — learning through doing, reinforcing what I already knew, and writing my first few real-world shell scripts that actually did something.

It may have looked like a quiet week from the outside, but internally — it was all about strengthening my hands-on comfort with the terminal.

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🔚 Until Next Week...

I’m hoping to be back in full swing next week, diving into more advanced scripting and maybe some Git or server-side topics. But even if I’m not, I’ll be right here — typing, testing, and learning one script at a time.

Thanks for reading 🙌
Farhan Ali Bhat