Demystifying DevOps

In this video, Shawn Powers covers an overview of the world of DevOps, including what it is, how to prepare for it, and a few career tips based on his years of experience. He’ll outline where DevOps professionals typically come from, the skills they bring to the table, and how this field affects the IT universe.

The world of DevOps can be a bit mysterious, and you might have a difficult time even finding a consistent definition for this realm in IT. The first thing to keep in mind is that the field of DevOps is not just defined by the tools that DevOps people frequently use. It encompasses a broad range of skill sets as a genuine cross-cultural domain.

DevOps typically draws from two pools of people: system administrators and developers. In IT, there tends to be a bit of a wall between these two groups, and DevOps spans that divide. Shawn breaks down how these fields intersect and how exciting a career in DevOps can be.

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