🚀 DevOps Roadmap 2026

🚀 DevOps Roadmap 2026: From Zero to Production If you're starting your DevOps journey or want a structured path, this roadmap breaks everything into clear, actionable phases — from fundamentals to real-world production systems. 🟢 Phase 1: Programming & OS Fundamentals Start with the building blocks. Languages: Python / Go Core Skills: Scripting & automation Writing CLI tools Linux: Bash, processes, file systems Networking basics systemd, permissions 👉 Goal: Automate repetitive tasks and understand how systems work internally. 🔵 Phase 2: Version Control & Networking This is where collaboration and system communication begin. Git & GitHub Branching strategies (Git Flow) Pull Requests & code reviews Networking DNS, HTTP/HTTPS TCP/IP fundamentals Load balancing basics 👉 Goal: Understand how code flows and how systems communicate. 🟣 Phase 3: Cloud & Infrastructure Now you move into real DevOps territory. Cloud Providers AWS / Azure / GCP Core services: EC2, S3, IAM, VPC Infrastructure as Co