My Journey into AWS & DevOps: Getting Started with Hands-On Learning

Source: Dev.to | Jan 11, 2026 (UTC)

👋 Introduction

Hi everyone! I’m Irfan, an AWS & DevOps beginner from India.

I recently started my cloud journey and decided to learn through hands-on projects rather than just theory.

☁️ Why AWS & DevOps?

I chose AWS and DevOps because:

• Cloud skills are in high demand
• DevOps focuses on automation and real-world problem solving
• AWS provides a strong ecosystem to build and deploy projects

🛠️ What I’m Learning Right Now

Currently, I’m learning:

• AWS basics (EC2, S3, IAM, VPC)
• Linux fundamentals
• Git & GitHub
• Basic networking concepts

I’m also working on small practical projects like hosting static websites and deploying applications on AWS.

🎯 My Goal

My goal is to become a cloud/DevOps engineer by building real projects, documenting my learning, and sharing knowledge with the community.

🤝 Let’s Connect

I’ll be sharing:

• AWS hands-on projects
• DevOps learning notes
• Troubleshooting experiences

If you’re also learning AWS or DevOps, let’s connect and grow together 🚀