u/Darshan_only

I’m trying to build a Linux project that I’ll use daily (automation scripts, cron jobs, system monitoring).

But I’m confused—what actually impresses recruiters or hiring managers?

• Simple but practical scripts you actually use

• Or bigger “DevOps-style” projects (Docker, CI/CD, etc.)

For someone aiming at sysadmin/cybersecurity roles, what made the biggest difference for you?

I’m trying to build a Linux project that I’ll use daily (automation scripts, cron jobs, system monitoring).

But I’m confused—what actually impresses recruiters or hiring managers?

• Simple but practical scripts you actually use

• Or bigger “DevOps-style” projects (Docker, CI/CD, etc.)

For someone aiming at sysadmin/cybersecurity roles, what made the biggest difference for you?

I’m trying to build a Linux project that I’ll use daily (automation scripts, cron jobs, system monitoring).

But I’m confused—what actually impresses recruiters or hiring managers?

• Simple but practical scripts you actually use

• Or bigger “DevOps-style” projects (Docker, CI/CD, etc.)

For someone aiming at sysadmin/cybersecurity roles, what made the biggest difference for you?

Hey everyone, I’ve been learning Linux for a while now and getting comfortable with basic commands, file management, permissions, and some user administration.

But I still feel like I’m just following steps rather than truly understanding how everything fits together.

So I wanted to ask:

1. What was the moment when Linux finally “clicked” for you?

2. Was it a specific concept, project, or real-world problem you solved?

3. What changed in your thinking after that point?

I’m currently practicing on Ubuntu in a VM and trying to move towards system administration / cloud roles, so I’m really interested in knowing what helped you break out of the beginner stage.

Would love to hear your experiences 🙏

Hey everyone, I’ve been learning Linux for a while now and getting comfortable with basic commands, file management, permissions, and some user administration.

But I still feel like I’m just following steps rather than truly understanding how everything fits together.

So I wanted to ask:

1. What was the moment when Linux finally “clicked” for you?

2. Was it a specific concept, project, or real-world problem you solved?

3. What changed in your thinking after that point?

I’m currently practicing on Ubuntu in a VM and trying to move towards system administration / cloud roles, so I’m really interested in knowing what helped you break out of the beginner stage.

Would love to hear your experiences 🙏

Hey everyone, I’ve been learning Linux for a while now and getting comfortable with basic commands, file management, permissions, and some user administration.

But I still feel like I’m just following steps rather than truly understanding how everything fits together.

So I wanted to ask:

1. What was the moment when Linux finally “clicked” for you?

2. Was it a specific concept, project, or real-world problem you solved?

3. What changed in your thinking after that point?

I’m currently practicing on Ubuntu in a VM and trying to move towards system administration / cloud roles, so I’m really interested in knowing what helped you break out of the beginner stage.

Would love to hear your experiences 🙏

I’m currently learning Linux and trying to build my skills toward system administration and cloud roles. One thing I keep wondering is how much Bash scripting will matter in the future.

With AI tools like Claude and similar assistants, it’s already possible to generate scripts, automate tasks, and even troubleshoot issues pretty quickly. That makes me question whether investing a lot of time in mastering Bash scripting is still worth it.

On the other hand, I feel like understanding what the script is actually doing is important, especially when something breaks or needs customization.

For those already working as sysadmins or in DevOps:

1.Do you still write Bash scripts regularly, or rely more on AI/tools now?

2.How important is deep scripting knowledge in real-world jobs today?

2.Should beginners focus heavily on Bash, or shift more toward higher-level tools and automation?

Trying to make sure I’m learning the right things for the long run.