📍 Introduction: What Is DevOps, Really?

At first glance, DevOps might seem like a simple mashup of Development and Operations. But as I started exploring this domain, I realized it’s much more than just deploying code or using a bunch of tools like Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, or Ansible.

In fact, no one can truly define DevOps in one sentence. It’s a culture, a mindset, a collection of practices, and to me, it’s the practical implementation of everything we learn in Software Engineering.

From SDLC, project management, security, infrastructure, automation, and beyond, DevOps is the hands-on version of it all. It’s not about just knowing tools. It’s about understanding why we use them, and how they fit into a larger system that drives real-world impact.

🧠 Why DevOps Matters (Now More Than Ever)

Everyone is talking about AI/ML taking over jobs. But ask yourself, how is that AI built? Who deploys it? Who ensures it doesn’t break under load? Who scales it when millions of users interact with it?

That’s right. Behind every AI, every web app, every mobile app, there’s a system keeping it alive, secure, and scalable. That’s DevOps.

Even when a new Python library drops, someone needs to update the CI/CD pipelines, repackage containers, or validate version compatibility. It’s a constant process of learning and evolving, just like life itself.

🎓 The Transition: From College to Corporate

As someone who just completed their Bachelor’s in Computer Science, I’m standing at the threshold of the real world. This marks the beginning of my professional DevOps journey. But before I take this leap, here are some principles I’ve embraced:

1. ✅ Own your work : take full responsibility for what you build or break.

2. 📚 Never stop learning : tech evolves fast; we must evolve faster.

3. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Value relationships : family and friends > corporate roles.

4. ⏳ Act now: waiting too long often means never doing it.

5. 🧍‍♂️ Take initiative: if you don’t move forward, you’ll remain stuck.

🛠️ My Initial Misconceptions

When I first heard about DevOps, I thought:

“Just learn Docker, Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible and you’re a DevOps engineer.”

But following thought leaders like @savinderpuri and @TechWorldWithNana, I quickly realized tools are just the beginning.

“Everyone can learn the tools. What sets you apart is how you solve real problems using them.”

📅 The Journey Begins: Weekly & Daily Updates

This is just the beginning of my journey toward becoming part of the top 1% in the DevOps field. From now on:

• Weekly updates will be posted on LinkedIn.

• Daily insights and learning logs will be shared on Medium, Hashnode and Dev.to

If you’re someone who’s just starting or even looking to transition into DevOps, feel free to follow along or co-learn with me.

💬 Final Thoughts

DevOps is not a destination, it’s a continuous journey of curiosity, learning, experimenting, failing, and growing. This blog is the first step, and many more will follow.

Whether you’re a beginner, a student, or a professional, remember:

“You don’t need to be great to start, but you need to start to be great.”

Let’s learn, build, break, fix, and grow together.

📌 Stay tuned for next week’s post: “Choosing My DevOps Tech Stack, What, Why & How”