Getting started with cloud computing can be simplified into three steps: considering goals, resources, and joining a community. Firstly, outline your goals and requirements for a cloud provider, taking into account your current needs and future growth plans. Secondly, evaluate your team's size, experience, and budget to determine the appropriate level of support and complexity required from a cloud provider. Lastly, engage with developer communities for knowledge sharing and collaboration opportunities. DigitalOcean offers various products and services such as Droplets, App Platform, Managed Kubernetes, and Managed Databases to cater to different needs and stages of development.