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Hey everyone,

I'm currently working as a frontend developer, but I've decided to switch to DevOps this year.

I know DevOps isn't something you master in a few months, and I'm not expecting shortcuts. My goal is simply to become a really solid engineer over time—not just someone who memorizes commands or follows tutorials.

One thing I do have is time. I can realistically put in around 16 hours a day learning and building projects, so I want to make the most of it instead of wasting months jumping between random courses.

What I'm looking for is a step-by-step roadmap from people who are already working in DevOps.

Something like:

• Learn Linux first
• Then networking
• Then Bash/Python
• Docker
• CI/CD
• Cloud
• Terraform
• Kubernetes
• Monitoring
• Security
• etc.

Or maybe that's completely the wrong order.

If you were starting from scratch today, what order would you learn everything in, and why?

I'd also like to know:

• How deep should I go into each topic before moving on?
• How should I practice instead of just watching videos?
• What kind of projects should I build after learning each technology?
• Is building a homelab worth it? If so, what would you build?
• What are some beginner mistakes that slow people down?
• What skills make someone stand out from the average DevOps engineer?

Basically, if you had someone who was willing to put in the hours every single day, how would you structure their first 6–12 months?

Any books, GitHub repos, labs, YouTube channels, blogs, or other resources you'd recommend would also be really helpful.

Thanks!

I'm currently a Computer Science student, and my goal isn't just to get a web development job—I want to become the kind of developer that companies actively seek out because of the value I bring.

I don't want to spend years only following tutorials, cloning the same portfolio projects, and knowing just enough to get by. I want to deeply understand how the web works, write high-quality code, design scalable systems, solve difficult problems, and eventually build products of my own.

I'm willing to put in the work, but I'm not sure what actually separates highly demanded web developers from average ones.

For those of you who have worked with exceptional engineers or have become one yourselves:

• What skills made the biggest difference in your career?
• What should I prioritize beyond learning frameworks like React, Next.js, Node.js, or Express?
• How important are CS fundamentals (DSA, networking, operating systems, databases, system design) for becoming an exceptional web developer?
• What tech stack would you recommend mastering in 2026 if your goal was to become one of the top developers rather than just employable?
• Approximately how many hours per day or week should someone realistically dedicate to reach that level over the next 2–5 years?
• What advanced topics or niche skills make a web developer stand out from the crowd? (e.g., distributed systems, performance optimization, security, cloud, DevOps, low-level programming, AI integration, browser internals, etc.)
• What kinds of projects helped you level up the most?
• What habits or learning methods accelerated your growth?
• If you could start over as a CS student aiming to become a top-tier web developer, what roadmap would you follow?

I'm not looking for shortcuts or "learn React and build a to-do app" advice. I'm looking for honest guidance from experienced developers on what genuinely creates a large gap between an average web developer and someone who is highly respected and in demand.

I'm ready to invest years into becoming exceptional—I just want to make sure I'm focusing on the right things.

Hi everyone,

I've been learning more about YouTube SEO and content creation, and I'm curious about what actually moves the needle when it comes to ranking videos higher.

In your experience, what factors have had the biggest impact on a video's performance?

• Titles
• Thumbnails
• Keywords/SEO
• Watch time
• Audience retention
• Click-through rate (CTR)
• Upload consistency
• Engagement (likes, comments, shares)
• Niche selection

If you had to start a new channel from scratch today, what would you focus on first to maximize your chances of ranking well and getting recommended?

I'd love to hear both your personal experiences and any strategies that have worked recently.

Thanks!

I recently started learning DSA as an absolute beginner, and pattern problems are making me feel completely stuck. I can understand and solve some simple symmetrical patterns, but once the pattern becomes slightly different or irregular, my brain just stops working.

I spend a lot of time staring at the output trying to figure out the logic, but I still don’t understand how people identify patterns so quickly.

Is there any simple trick, mindset, or step-by-step approach you use while solving pattern questions? Like how do you actually think while solving them?

Please explain it in the most beginner-friendly way possible because I genuinely feel lost while learning this part of DSA. Feeling like I can't move ahead.

I recently started learning DSA as an absolute beginner, and pattern problems are making me feel completely stuck. I can understand and solve some simple symmetrical patterns, but once the pattern becomes slightly different or irregular, my brain just stops working.

I spend a lot of time staring at the output trying to figure out the logic, but I still don’t understand how people identify patterns so quickly.

Is there any simple trick, mindset, or step-by-step approach you use while solving pattern questions? Like how do you actually think while solving them?

Please explain it in the most beginner-friendly way possible because I genuinely feel lost while learning this part of DSA.

I’m currently an absolute beginner in programming and I keep hearing that DSA (Data Structures & Algorithms) is very important for becoming a good developer and for interviews. But honestly, the whole thing feels overwhelming to me right now.

I don’t really know where to begin or how people develop actual problem-solving skills. Whenever I look at LeetCode problems or DSA tutorials, it feels like everyone already knows how to think logically except me.

Should I first focus on learning programming properly, or can I start DSA alongside it? Also, how do beginners actually learn to solve problems on their own instead of just watching solutions?

I’d really appreciate a roadmap or advice from people who started from zero and eventually got good at problem solving and DSA. What helped you the most in the beginning?

What about strivers playlist.

I’m currently an absolute beginner in programming and I keep hearing that DSA (Data Structures & Algorithms) is very important for becoming a good developer and for interviews. But honestly, the whole thing feels overwhelming to me right now.

I don’t really know where to begin or how people develop actual problem-solving skills. Whenever I look at LeetCode problems or DSA tutorials, it feels like everyone already knows how to think logically except me.

Should I first focus on learning programming properly, or can I start DSA alongside it? Also, how do beginners actually learn to solve problems on their own instead of just watching solutions?

I’d really appreciate a roadmap or advice from people who started from zero and eventually got good at problem solving and DSA. What helped you the most in the beginning?

I’m currently an absolute beginner in programming and I keep hearing that DSA (Data Structures & Algorithms) is very important for becoming a good developer and for interviews. But honestly, the whole thing feels overwhelming to me right now.

I don’t really know where to begin or how people develop actual problem-solving skills. Whenever I look at LeetCode problems or DSA tutorials, it feels like everyone already knows how to think logically except me.

Should I first focus on learning programming properly, or can I start DSA alongside it? Also, how do beginners actually learn to solve problems on their own instead of just watching solutions?

I’d really appreciate a roadmap or advice from people who started from zero and eventually got good at problem solving and DSA. What helped you the most in the beginning?

What will be the step by step approach for effective learning, what about strivers playlist?

I’m an absolute beginner interested in learning DevOps in 2026, but the amount of things to learn feels overwhelming. I keep seeing roadmaps with Linux, networking, Docker, Kubernetes, cloud, CI/CD, Terraform, scripting, monitoring, and more, and I honestly don’t know what I should focus on first. I wanted to ask people already in the field if DevOps is still worth learning in 2026, what the best roadmap would be for someone starting completely from zero, and what skills or projects actually help beginners stand out for internships or junior roles. I don’t want to spend months just watching tutorials without building real-world understanding, so I’d really appreciate advice on what you would personally learn first if you had to start over today.

I’m an absolute beginner interested in learning DevOps in 2026, but the amount of things to learn feels overwhelming. I keep seeing roadmaps with Linux, networking, Docker, Kubernetes, cloud, CI/CD, Terraform, scripting, monitoring, and more, and I honestly don’t know what I should focus on first. I wanted to ask people already in the field if DevOps is still worth learning in 2026, what the best roadmap would be for someone starting completely from zero, and what skills or projects actually help beginners stand out for internships or junior roles. I don’t want to spend months just watching tutorials without building real-world understanding, so I’d really appreciate advice on what you would personally learn first if you had to start over today.

I’m currently a Computer Science student, and I don’t want to end up as just another average developer who only copies tutorials and builds the same projects as everyone else.

I genuinely want to become a top-tier programmer — someone with strong problem-solving skills, deep CS fundamentals, the ability to build complex systems from scratch, and enough skill to create impactful projects/startups.

Right now I feel pretty average, so I want honest guidance on what actually separates elite programmers from normal ones.

What should I focus on most?

I’m willing to put my life in to this and become a great one.

I’m currently a Computer Science student, and I don’t want to end up as just another average developer who only copies tutorials and builds the same projects as everyone else.

I genuinely want to become a top-tier programmer — someone with strong problem-solving skills, deep CS fundamentals, the ability to build complex systems from scratch, and enough skill to create impactful projects/startups.

Right now I feel pretty average, so I want honest guidance on what actually separates elite programmers from normal ones.

What should I focus on most?

I’m willing to put my life in to this and become a great one.