DevOps Roadmap
A structured learning path from zero to production-ready DevOps engineer. Follow the stages in order, or jump to what you need.
1. Foundations
Master the basics before diving into DevOps tooling.
2. Containers
Package and run applications in portable, isolated environments.
3. CI/CD
Automate building, testing, and deploying your code.
4. Container Orchestration
Run and manage containers at scale in production.
5. Infrastructure as Code
Provision and manage infrastructure through code, not clicks.
6. GitOps
Use Git as the single source of truth for infrastructure and applications.
7. Networking & Load Balancing
Route traffic, balance load, and ensure high availability.
8. Observability & Monitoring
Monitor, alert, and understand how your systems behave.
9. Security & Secrets
Shift security left and protect your infrastructure end to end.
10. Cloud Platforms
Master at least one cloud provider, understand the rest.
11. Platform Engineering
Build internal developer platforms that accelerate your org.
DevOps Engineer
You have covered the core competencies. Keep learning, contribute to open source, and earn certifications to validate your skills.
Ready to start?
Pick a stage, explore the articles, and take a course to deepen your knowledge.