Javam node js necessary to learn?

DevOps
#1

Hi everyone,

I’m currently working through the Pre-DevOps learning path on KodeKloud and have reached the Java section.

I wanted to ask how important Java is for someone pursuing a DevOps career. Should I aim to learn Java in depth, or is it enough to understand the basics of how Java applications run, are deployed, and are supported in production environments?

I’d be interested to hear from DevOps engineers and learners who have completed this path.

Thanks in advance!

#2

I think knowing the tooling is important, but that fluency in Java development is not necessary. Most tooling for devops nowadays is written in python or Go, while some legacy apps like Jenkins are written in Java or Ruby. Knowing more is better, but not essential.

As a devops professional, you work with developers, so it’s handy to be comfortable with whatever toolset is at use where you’re working. If you’re in a Java shop, then Java is very useful. Otherwise, less so. Most of us are generalists who know a few lanaguages well – maybe Java, maybe C++or C#, certainly python and bash shell. But if you don’t know a language like Java well, it’s not really an impediment in my experience.

#3

thank you that provides much clarity