
Devops Practices
Master DevOps: Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform & CI/CD automation
What You Can Do
You can architect and implement modern DevOps solutions including optimized container strategies, Kubernetes cluster management, infrastructure as code with Terraform, and automated CI/CD pipelines. Claude helps you design production-ready deployments across AWS, Azure, and GCP with security best practices, resource optimization, and infrastructure automation.
Features
Build optimized multi-stage Dockerfiles with minimal image sizes, security scanning, and layer optimization for faster builds and deployments
Design production-ready Kubernetes manifests, StatefulSets, DaemonSets, and custom resource definitions (CRDs) for scalable workloads
Write and refactor Terraform modules, state management strategies, and multi-cloud infrastructure provisioning with GitOps practices
Build automated deployment pipelines using GitHub Actions, Harness, or Jenkins with testing, security scanning, and blue-green deployments
Orchestrate deployments across AWS, Azure, and GCP with cloud-agnostic practices and cost optimization strategies
Create reusable Helm charts, dependency management, and templating for consistent Kubernetes deployments
Implement RBAC, network policies, pod security standards, secret management, and vulnerability scanning in containerized environments
Configure logging, metrics, and alerting with Prometheus, ELK, or cloud-native tools for production visibility
Example Output
Example 1: Multi-stage Dockerfile Generated optimized Node.js Dockerfile with development, build, and production stages, minimizing final image size from 800MB to 120MB while maintaining security (non-root user, Alpine base).
Example 2: Kubernetes Deployment Manifest Produced production-ready StatefulSet with resource limits, health checks, rolling update strategy, and PersistentVolumeClaim configuration for stateful microservices.
Example 3: Terraform Module Created reusable AWS EKS module with VPC, subnets, security groups, node groups, and OIDC provider for IRSA (IAM Roles for Service Accounts) integration.
What's Included
- SKILL.md: Core DevOps practices instruction file
- Docker Best Practices Template: Multi-stage Dockerfile patterns, security hardening checklist, image optimization strategies
- Kubernetes Manifests Library: Deployment, StatefulSet, DaemonSet, Service, Ingress, and RBAC examples
- Terraform Modules Framework: Reusable module structure for AWS/Azure/GCP infrastructure with variables and outputs
- CI/CD Pipeline Workflows: GitHub Actions and Harness pipeline templates with testing, scanning, and deployment stages
- Security Checklist: Container scanning, pod security policies, network policies, and secret management guidelines
Who It's For
- DevOps Engineers — Designing and maintaining deployment infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and container orchestration
- Platform Engineers — Building internal developer platforms, Kubernetes clusters, and infrastructure abstractions
- Cloud Architects — Planning multi-cloud deployments, infrastructure as code strategies, and infrastructure automation
- Site Reliability Engineers (SREs) — Implementing monitoring, incident response, and operational excellence in containerized environments
- Backend/Full-Stack Developers — Containerizing applications, understanding deployment processes, and optimizing performance
Best For
- Container Image Optimization — Reducing image sizes, improving build times, and implementing security scanning in Docker workflows
- Kubernetes Cluster Design — Creating production-ready manifests, resource management, and workload orchestration
- Infrastructure as Code Development — Writing Terraform modules, state management, and multi-environment provisioning
- CI/CD Pipeline Implementation — Building automated deployment workflows with testing, security checks, and rollback strategies
- Multi-Cloud Deployments — Architecting cloud-agnostic infrastructure, cost optimization, and disaster recovery across AWS/Azure/GCP







