DevOps Engineer: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Did you know?
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Many apps you use are run by computers in buildings called data centers, which can be found in many countries around the world.
Through history
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Long ago
The first computers were huge machines that filled whole rooms. Over time, people learned to make them small enough to carry, which opened the door for today's apps and websites.
Tools of the trade
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Script
A script is a list of special instructions that tells a computer what to check or do, step by step. It helps the computer finish the same job the same way every time.
A day in the job
- MorningThe DevOps Engineer checks that the apps and websites are running well. If something looks slow, they start figuring out why before people start their day.
Words to know
- Deploy
- To deploy means to send a new version of an app or website so people can use it. It's like opening a new door for everyone to walk through.
Quiz time
A DevOps Engineer only works with computers and never talks to other people.
Big computers that store information are called servers.