Chapter 1: Career Paths
A DevOps career path is never linear, does not have a single point of entry, and can diverge at any moment. DevOps careers are rooted in Lean, Agile, and Extreme Programming (XP), making it as much a culture fit between a candidate and employer as a technical fit. In this chapter, you will get a history lesson on DevOps that will aid in discussions with recruiters and hiring teams in the future. You will also be introduced to different skill profiles, which will help in determining the direction you take your career.
The following topics will be covered in this chapter:
- Why you should pursue a career in DevOps
- Overview of DevOps history
- DevOps culture
- DevOps career paths
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