What does a DevOps engineer do on a daily basis?

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A DevOps engineer typically starts their day by reviewing system alerts and addressing any critical issues. They work on automating processes, improving CI/CD pipelines, and collaborating with development teams to integrate new features. Monitoring and optimizing system performance is a continuous task. They also focus on maintaining and updating infrastructure as code, ensuring that environments are consistent and scalable. Communication and collaboration are key, as they bridge the gap between development and operations teams.

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