Introduction

  • 5 minutes

GitHub Actions is a powerful CI/CD platform that allows developers to automate their software development workflows. It provides a range of features including automated processes, custom applications, and self-hosted runners, making it a versatile tool for any developer. GitHub Actions enable you to automate your build, test, and deployment pipelines, saving you valuable time and effort.

Learning objectives

After completing this module, you'll be able to:

  • Describe the components of GitHub Actions.
  • Implement variables and scripts in a workflow.
  • Use contexts and expressions to manage workflow execution.
  • Manage secrets in GitHub.
  • Create and run a GitHub Actions workflow.

The goal of this module is to equip you with the knowledge and skills to effectively utilize GitHub Actions in your projects. By the end of this module, you should be able to automate your software development workflows using GitHub Actions.

Prerequisites

  • A GitHub account.
  • The ability to navigate and edit files in GitHub.