Need a DevOps Roadmap for a Complete Beginner (2026)

Hi everyone,

I'm a complete beginner and I want to learn DevOps from scratch in 2026.

My goal is to become job-ready as a DevOps Engineer, not just collect certificates. I'm willing to spend around 4–6 hours a day learning.

I have basic knowledge of:

• Linux (very basic)
• Networking (basic)
• Python (basics)
• Git (beginner)

I need guidance on:

• What should I learn first?
• Which tools should I focus on? (Linux, Git, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Terraform, AWS, Ansible, etc.)
• Which free YouTube channels or courses do you genuinely recommend?
• What projects should I build to make my resume stand out?
• What mistakes do beginners usually make that I should avoid?
• If you were starting from zero today, what roadmap would you follow?

I'm looking for practical advice from people who are already working in DevOps.

Thanks in advance!