Gourav Shah

Hey there! Ready to start your DevOps journey? You're in the right place. In this guide, I'll walk you through how to get started with DevOps Buildcamp and begin building practical skills that matter in the industry.

What You'll Need​

Before we dive in, let's make sure you have the basics ready. Don't worry if you're missing something - these are all free tools that are easy to set up:

• A computer with any modern operating system
• Basic familiarity with command line
• Git installed on your machine
• A GitHub account
• Enthusiasm to learn!

Setting Up Your Environment​

Let's get your development environment ready. Choose your operating system:

# Install Docker
curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com -o get-docker.sh
sudo sh get-docker.sh

# Add yourself to docker group
sudo usermod -aG docker $USER

# Install Homebrew if you haven't already
/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"

# Install Docker Desktop for Mac
brew install --cask docker

Your First Project: Hello Craftista!​

Let's get hands-on with Craftista, our learning application. Here's what we're going to do:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/craftista/craftista
   cd craftista
   

2. Start the application:

   docker-compose up -d
   

3. Visit http://localhost:3000 in your browser

Congratulations! You've just deployed your first microservices application. 🎉

Join the Community​

DevOps is better learned together. Here's how to connect:

1. Join r/DevOpsBuilders: Our Reddit community is where we share knowledge, ask questions, and help each other grow.

2. Star the Repository: Head over to Craftista on GitHub and star the repository to stay updated.

3. Share Your Progress: Started working on something? Share it with the community! Use the #DevOpsBuildcamp hashtag.

What's Next?​

Now that you have your environment set up, here are some project ideas to get started:

1. Containerization: Explore how each service in Craftista is containerized
2. Docker Compose: Understand how the services work together
3. CI/CD: Set up a basic GitHub Actions pipeline
4. Kubernetes: Deploy Craftista on a local Kubernetes cluster

Tips for Success​

As someone who's helped numerous professionals learn DevOps, here are my top tips:

1. Start Small: Focus on understanding one concept at a time
2. Practice Regularly: Even 30 minutes a day makes a difference
3. Ask Questions: Our community is here to help
4. Document Your Journey: Keep notes of what you learn
5. Help Others: Teaching is the best way to learn

Let's Build Together​

DevOps Buildcamp is more than just tutorials and projects - it's a community of builders helping each other grow. Don't be afraid to:

• Ask questions when you're stuck
• Share your successes and failures
• Help others when you can
• Suggest improvements

Remember, everyone starts somewhere. The most important step is the first one - and you've already taken it by being here.

Ready to dive deeper? Check out the projects section and pick your first challenge. See you in the community! 🚀

Got questions? Join us on Reddit at r/DevOpsBuilders or create an issue on our GitHub repository.

Welcome to DevOps Buildcamp - an open learning initiative created by School of DevOps in collaboration with the DevOps Builder's Community on Reddit. Our mission is to help aspiring DevOps engineers build practical skills through hands-on projects and real-world applications.

Our Mission​

We believe in democratizing DevOps education through:

What Makes DevOps Buildcamp Different?​

1. Learn with Craftista​

Learn through hands-on experience with:

• Containerization and orchestration
• CI/CD pipeline implementation
• Infrastructure as code
• Monitoring and observability

2. Community-First Approach​

Join a vibrant community fostered by School of DevOps and DevOps Builder's Community where you can:

• Share Knowledge: Exchange experiences and insights with peers
• Get Mentorship: Learn from experienced community members
• Collaborate: Work together on real projects
• Grow Together: Build your skills alongside fellow learners

3. Modern Tech Stack​

Join Our Community​

As an open learning initiative by School of DevOps, DevOps Buildcamp welcomes everyone who wants to learn and grow in the field of DevOps.

Getting Started​

Follow these steps to begin your journey:

1. Join r/DevOpsBuilders on Reddit
2. Star our GitHub repository
3. Choose your first project
4. Connect with fellow learners
5. Start building your DevOps skills

Building Together​

DevOps Buildcamp represents School of DevOps' commitment to fostering a strong DevOps community through open learning. We invite you to be part of this journey, learn together, and contribute to making DevOps education accessible to everyone.

DevOps Buildcamp is an open learning initiative by School of DevOps, supported by the DevOps Builder's Community on Reddit.