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SMRTR Programming• Sep 8, 2026• Dev.to

You Don't Need Kubernetes to Become a DevOps Engineer: The Learning Path I Wish I Had

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Chasing Kubernetes before mastering Linux, networking, and containers is a common DevOps mistake that leaves you copying YAML without understanding why. This roadmap lays out a deliberate seven-step learning sequence — from Linux fundamentals through Docker, CI/CD, cloud infrastructure, and finally Kubernetes — explaining exactly why order matters. It also covers how to use AI tools as a Socratic teacher rather than a crutch.

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