GitHub Actions Workshop: Create CI/CD Pipelines to Automate, Build, Test and Deploy your Application by Microsoft Press
Who is this course for
DevOps Engineers: Understand how to leverage GitHub Actions for continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) in automated workflows.
Software Developers: Learn to automate the software development process using GitHub Actions to build, test, and deploy code more efficiently.
IT Professionals and Cloud Engineers: Gain practical experience in setting up and managing cloud-based CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions for streamlined deployments.
Course Overview
In this comprehensive workshop, instructor Paul Furlan takes you through the process of creating continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines using GitHub Actions. You’ll begin by analyzing the software development lifecycle and then progress to mastering Git, GitHub, and the core concepts behind GitHub Actions. Through screencasting, slides, and hands-on labs, you will explore how to set up and automate workflows that will help you build, test, and deploy applications directly from GitHub.
As you continue, you’ll dive into more advanced GitHub Actions workflow features, such as controlling job execution and creating custom actions. The course culminates in the creation of CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, continuous delivery, and deployment to the cloud. By the end of the workshop, you will be equipped with the tools and knowledge needed to automate and streamline your software development processes.
What You'll Learn
- Hands-on experience in creating CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions.
- In-depth knowledge of GitHub workflows, helping you automate the process of building, testing, and deploying your applications.
- Expert-level understanding of advanced GitHub Actions features, including job control and custom actions.
- Skills in automating continuous integration and deployment, allowing for efficient and reliable software delivery to the cloud.
