How to Build a Production-Ready DevOps Pipeline with Free Tools

A few months ago, I dove into DevOps, expecting it to be an expensive journey requiring costly tools and infrastructure. But I discovered you can build professional-grade pipelines using entirely free resources. If DevOps feels out of reach because y...

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How to Build a Production-Ready DevOps Pipeline with Free Tools

A few months ago, I dove into DevOps, expecting it to be an expensive journey requiring costly tools and infrastructure. But I discovered you can build professional-grade pipelines using entirely free resources.

If DevOps feels out of reach because you’re also concerned about the cost, don't worry. I’ll guide you step-by-step through creating a production-ready pipeline without spending a dime. Let's get started!

Table of Contents

  1. Prerequisites

  2. Introduction

  3. How to Set Up Your Source Control and Project Structure

  4. How to Build Your CI Pipeline with GitHub Actions

  5. How to Optimize Docker Builds for CI

  6. Infrastructure as Code Using Terraform and Free Cloud Providers

  7. How to Set Up Container Orchestration on Minimal Resources

  8. How to Create a Free Deployment Pipeline

  9. How to Build a Comprehensive Monitoring System

  10. How to Implement Security Testing and Scanning

  11. Performance Optimization and Scaling

  12. Putting it All Together

  13. Conclusion