Automation scripting

Getting Started

A comprehensive guide to automation and scripting interview questions, from beginner to advanced levels.

Getting Started

Overview

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on Automation & Scripting interview questions. This guide is organized into three difficulty levels to help you prepare effectively for your DevOps interviews.

Question Categories

Learning Path

Focus on mastering one scripting language thoroughly before learning others. Understanding core programming concepts is more important than knowing multiple languages superficially.

Beginner Level Questions

Basic concepts in automation and scripting, including:

  • Fundamentals of Bash scripting
  • Basic Python scripting
  • YAML syntax
  • Introduction to Groovy
  • Basic DevOps automation concepts

Intermediate Level Questions

More advanced concepts, including:

  • Error handling in scripts
  • Scheduling and automation
  • Integration with DevOps tools
  • Advanced scripting patterns
  • Configuration management

Advanced Level Questions

Expert-level topics, including:

  • Advanced debugging techniques
  • Signal handling
  • Remote execution
  • Complex pipeline configurations
  • Security and best practices

Important

Always include proper error handling and logging in your scripts. Production automation scripts must be robust and maintainable.

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Contribution Guidelines

When sharing scripts, include comments explaining the logic and add error handling examples. This helps others learn best practices.

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