You're reading from GitHub Foundations Certification Guide Essential skills, real-world labs, and exam strategies for GitHub beginners

Product type Paperback

Published in Aug 2025

Publisher Packt

ISBN-13 9781836206057

Length 434 pages

Edition 1st Edition

Tools

GitHub

Concepts

DevOps

Author (1):

Ayodeji Ayodele

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Table of Contents (25) Chapters

Preface

1. Preparing for the Certification FREE CHAPTER

2. Git and GitHub Essentials

3. Introduction to Version Control with Git

4. Navigating the GitHub Interface

5. Repository Creation and Management

6. Basic Git Commands and Workflows

7. Collaborative Development on GitHub

8. Branching and Merging Strategies

9. Pull Requests and Code Reviews

10. Issues, Projects, Labels, and Milestones

11. GitHub Actions and Automation

12. Engaging with the Community through GitHub Discussions

13. Leveraging GitHub for Career Advancement

14. Building and Showcasing Your GitHub Presence

15. Contributing to Open Source Projects

16. Enhancing Development with GitHub Copilot

17. Funding Your Projects with GitHub Sponsors

18. Advanced GitHub and Exam Preparation

19. Project Management with GitHub Projects

20. Security Practices and User Management

21. Mock Exams and Study Strategies

22. Unlock Your Book’s Exclusive Benefits

How to unlock these benefits in three easy steps

23. Other Books You May Enjoy

24. Index

Automating project workflows

GitHub Projects offers a range of built-in workflows that can help you automate repetitive tasks and streamline your project management. These workflows are designed to save you time and ensure that your project board stays up to date with minimal manual effort. In this section, we’ll explore the various automation options available and how you can leverage them to enhance your workflow.

Automation in GitHub Projects allows you to set up rules that trigger specific actions based on certain events. For example, you can automatically move an issue to the “In progress” column when it’s assigned to someone, or close an issue when it’s marked as “Done.” These automations help keep your project board organized and reduce the need for manual updates.

Some of the ways you can automate your projects include the following:

Using built-in automations
Using GitHub Actions
Using the REST...

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Authors (1)

Ayodeji Ayodele

Ayodeji (Ayo) is a seasoned architect, DevOps evangelist, author and coach, dedicated to helping teams deliver high-quality software efficiently. With 18+ years in tech, he has worked across Financial Services, Tech, FMCG, Public Sector, and Manufacturing. His expertise includes solution architecture, DevOps, software engineering, Agile coaching, and cloud technologies. He has worked with CIOs and tech leaders across Asia, Oceania, and Africa to drive Agile and DevOps adoption. Currently a Senior Customer Success Architect at GitHub, Ayo helps enterprise clients thrive in their journey by deeply understanding their needs and objectives, and harnessing the power of GitHub's tools and services to drive success in their businesses.

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