DevOps: A Guide for Beginners

By Alex Bugeja

"DevOps: A Guide for Beginners" demystifies the collaborative and efficient world of DevOps, breaking down core concepts, principles, and practices for building and delivering software faster and more reliably. From foundational philosophies to practical tools, this book explores the cultural shift needed to bridge the gap between development and operations, emphasizing automation, continuous improvement, and shared responsibility. Readers will gain a clear understanding of key principles like the CALMS framework, and the evolution from traditional SDLC to Agile and DevOps.

The guide delves into essential tools and techniques, starting with version control using Git and progressing to Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery/Deployment (CD). It explores Infrastructure as Code (IaC), configuration management, containers (Docker), container orchestration (Kubernetes), and the crucial role of monitoring and logging. Real-world examples and a step-by-step DevOps project provide practical application of these concepts. Furthermore, security integration (DevSecOps), microservices architecture, value stream mapping, and metrics for measuring DevOps success are all covered, providing a comprehensive introduction.

Finally, this book emphasizes the importance of fostering a collaborative DevOps culture and explores the future of the field, highlighting the growing impact of AI, serverless computing, GitOps, and platform engineering. By emphasizing continuous learning and adaptation, this guide empowers readers to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of DevOps and unlock the transformative potential of modern software delivery, regardless of their technical background.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F8BCYRTZ
• ISBN13: 9798283551395
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"