Learn OPA-REGO with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 27, 2025
Learning Path
Learn Rego syntax and expressions
Understand OPA architecture and decision model
Write simple policies and evaluate with `opa eval`
Integrate OPA with Kubernetes or CI/CD pipelines
Implement decision logging and auditing for governance
Skill Improvement Plan
Week 1: Rego basics and simple allow/deny policies
Week 2: Complex logical rules with loops and comprehensions
Week 3: Integrate OPA with CI/CD pipelines
Week 4: Kubernetes Gatekeeper policies and dry-run testing
Week 5: Centralized governance and auditing workflows
Interview Questions
What is OPA and how does it separate policy from code?
Explain Rego language and its use cases
How do you integrate OPA with Kubernetes?
How does OPA handle decision logging and auditing?
Describe a complex policy you implemented in Rego
Cheat Sheet
opa eval --data policy.rego 'data.example.allow'
opa test ./policy
opa run
opa check policy.rego
opa fmt policy.rego
Books
Mastering OPA and Rego
OPA for DevSecOps
Policy as Code with OPA
Kubernetes Governance with Gatekeeper
Cloud-Native Authorization with OPA
Tutorials
Getting Started with OPA and Rego
Writing and Testing Rego Policies
Kubernetes Admission Control with Gatekeeper
API Authorization Policies with OPA
Auditing and Decision Logging in OPA
Official Docs
OPA official documentation
Rego language reference
Gatekeeper Kubernetes integration guide
Policy bundles documentation
Community Links
OPA Slack and Discord channels
StackOverflow OPA tag
GitHub OPA repositories
Styra community forums
YouTube tutorials on OPA and Rego
Community Support
OPA Slack and Discord channels
StackOverflow OPA tag
GitHub OPA repositories
Styra community and blog
YouTube OPA tutorials