Step

Step is a command-line tool and framework for building, running, and sharing automation workflows, often used for CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure management. It provides a simple, declarative syntax to define steps in a workflow, enabling developers to automate tasks like testing, deployment, and monitoring across various environments.

Also known as: Step CLI, Step Framework, Step Automation, Step Workflow, Step Tool

Why learn Step?

Developers should learn Step when they need to automate repetitive tasks in software development, such as setting up CI/CD pipelines, managing infrastructure as code, or orchestrating complex workflows across teams. It is particularly useful in DevOps and cloud-native environments where automation and reproducibility are critical for efficiency and reliability.

Learning Resources

• docs: Step Documentation
• tutorial: Getting Started with Step Tutorial
• video: Automating Workflows with Step on YouTube
• course: Step CLI Course on Udemy