DevOps without Shell is like cat without /etc/passwd
MOJAHID UL HAQUE
DevOps Engineer
DevOps without Shell is like cat without /etc/passwd — technically possible, but you're missing the point.
Shell scripting remains one of the most fundamental skills for any DevOps engineer. It's the glue that holds automation together and the first tool you reach for when solving problems on the fly.
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