OpsForDevs

devops bootcamp material that I have taught at previous companies

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Exercise 1: Creating a README for Your Project

Objective

Create a README for a project of your choice using the elements of a good README outlined below.

Instructions

1. Choose a project you’re familiar with or create a new one.
2. Write a README.md file for this project.
3. Include clear and concise instructions for setting up the project locally.

Example: Project Setup Instructions

Here’s an example of how you might structure the setup instructions in your README:

1. Install Go version 1.16 or later:

   wget https://golang.org/dl/go1.16.linux-amd64.tar.gz
   sudo tar -C /usr/local -xzf go1.16.linux-amd64.tar.gz
   export PATH=$PATH:/usr/local/go/bin
   

2. Install PostgreSQL 13:

   sudo apt-get update
   sudo apt-get install postgresql-13
   

3. Install Redis 6.0:

   sudo add-apt-repository ppa:redislabs/redis
   sudo apt-get update
   sudo apt-get install redis
   

4. Clone the repository and install dependencies:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/yourproject.git
   cd yourproject
   go mod download
   

5. Set up the database and start the application:

   psql -c "CREATE DATABASE yourproject"
   redis-server &
   go run main.go
   

Additional Sections to Include

Running Tests

Provide instructions on how to run tests for your project. For example:

1. Navigate to your project directory:

   cd /path/to/your/project
   

2. Activate your virtual environment (if applicable):

   source venv/bin/activate
   

3. Install test dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements-test.txt
   

4. Run the tests:

   pytest tests/
   

Running the Application

Include steps to run your application locally. For example:

1. Ensure you’re in your project directory with your virtual environment activated.

2. Install application dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt
   

3. Set necessary environment variables:

   export DATABASE_URL=postgresql://user:password@localhost/dbname
   export API_KEY=your_api_key_here
   

4. Start the application:

   python app.py
   

   Or if using a WSGI server like Gunicorn:

   gunicorn app:app
   

Remember, these are examples. Tailor your README to your specific project’s needs and technologies.