GitHub Actions – Mastering workflow automation

GitHub Actions represents a transformative shift in how software development and deployment processes are automated. As a native feature of GitHub, this world-class CI/CD platform facilitates the creation, management, and execution of workflows directly within your GitHub repository. GitHub Actions provides a simple and clear workflow, as the following screenshot shows:

Figure 5.1 – GitHub Actions built-in visualization

This chapter delves into the intricacies of GitHub Actions, providing a detailed understanding of its capabilities, implementation, and best practices.

Comprehensive overview of GitHub Actions

GitHub Actions offers a wide range of benefits to enhance your software development workflow. Here is a closer look at what it brings to the table:

• Automation: GitHub Actions automates repetitive tasks such as code building, testing, and deployment. It responds to events such...