Documenting Deployment and Achieving Small Goals in DevOps Journey | Day 25 of 90 Days of DevOps

Hello everyone,

I’m excited to share the insights of Day 25 in my DevOps journey with the 90DaysOfDevOps challenge. In this blog post, I’ll be taking you through the documentation process of deploying a Node.js ToDo application using Jenkins CI/CD and Docker Compose. Additionally, I’ll discuss the importance of setting smaller goals in your learning journey, along with a practical strategy to achieve them.

Documenting Deployment: A Step-by-Step Guide

In my previous blog, I explained how to deploy a Node.js ToDo application using Jenkins CI/CD and Docker Compose. To further enhance this process, I’ve created a comprehensive documentation outlining each step, enabling others to follow the deployment process effortlessly. You can access the detailed documentation on GitHub.

Setting Smaller Goals: A Path to Continuous Progress

As the 90DaysOfDevOps challenge progresses, I’ve found that setting smaller goals is instrumental in maintaining momentum and staying motivated. Here’s a practical approach:

Small Goal: Improve Time Management Skills

Strategy:

1. Assess Your Current Habits: Spend a day observing how you spend your time. Identify areas where time is being wasted or could be better utilized.
2. Prioritize Tasks: Create a to-do list at the beginning of each day, highlighting the most important tasks. Allocate time slots for each task based on their urgency and importance.
3. Use Time Blocking: Allocate specific time blocks for tasks and avoid multitasking. Focus solely on the task at hand during each block.
4. Minimize Distractions: During focused work periods, silence notifications, close irrelevant tabs, and let others know you’re unavailable.
5. Take Breaks: Incorporate short breaks between tasks to recharge. Use techniques like the Pomodoro Technique (25 minutes of focused work followed by a 5-minute break) to maintain productivity.

Reward Yourself:

At the end of the week, treat yourself to a relaxing evening of your favorite book, a movie, or spending quality time with loved ones. Celebrate your improved time management efforts!

Remember, mastering time management not only enhances productivity but also leads to a more balanced and fulfilling lifestyle.

By integrating smaller goals into your learning journey, you’re ensuring steady and sustainable progress toward mastering DevOps practices.

I’m always thrilled to connect with fellow learners and share experiences. Feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn and explore my GitHub for more insights.

Keep embracing challenges and learning, one step at a time!