The DevOps Decode (Puzzle Game), organised by the GoOps Club, was a structured technical competition aimed at introducing students to practical DevOps concepts through an engaging and problem-solving approach.

The event was designed to simulate real-world industry scenarios, enabling participants to apply their theoretical knowledge in areas such as CI/CD pipelines, configuration management, system debugging, and deployment strategies. Through interactive and scenario-based challenges, participants enhanced their technical and analytical skills in a competitive environment.

Event Structure
The competition was conducted in three progressive rounds:

Round 1 – Technical Puzzle Qualifier
Participants solved questions based on DevOps fundamentals, logical reasoning, and troubleshooting concepts, testing their speed and accuracy.

Round 2 – Debugging & Implementation Challenge
Shortlisted teams worked on identifying and fixing errors in code snippets and configuration files, focusing on debugging and structured problem-solving.

Round 3 – Rapid-Fire Technical Finale
Finalists participated in an interactive round covering advanced DevOps concepts and real-world deployment scenarios, evaluating quick thinking and decision-making skills.

Objectives

• To introduce students to practical DevOps concepts
• To improve analytical thinking and debugging skills
• To enhance understanding of CI/CD and deployment processes
• To promote teamwork and collaborative problem-solving
• To develop industry-relevant technical skills

Winners of the Event

1st Place – Team Deployed

• Abhijith V (20241CDV0039 – 4CDV01)
• Sarang Rajeev (20241CDV0038 – 4CDV01)
• Aryan Kumar (20241CDV0032 – 4CDV01)

2nd Place – Team Techconnect

• Yashmitha P (20231CSE0697 – 6CSE09)
• Madduri (20231CSE0713 – 6CSE09)
• Kalandar Beebi (20231CSE091 – 6CSE09)

Outcomes

• Practical Learning: Hands-on exposure to real-world DevOps scenarios
• Analytical Skills: Improved problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
• Debugging Skills: Enhanced troubleshooting capabilities
• CI/CD Knowledge: Better understanding of continuous integration and deployment processes