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GitHub Actions
5 Courses
7 Hours
Skill IQ
The GitHub Actions path is designed to help you master workflow automation and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) within the GitHub ecosystem. This learning path prepares you for the GitHub Actions certification exam by covering automated software development workflows, custom actions development, and advanced pipeline configurations. You'll learn to create efficient CI/CD pipelines, implement security best practices, and optimize workflow performance. The curriculum combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on exercises, enabling you to automate software development processes effectively and streamline team collaboration through automated workflows.
Content in this path
GitHub Actions
Managing and Maintaining GitHub Actions
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What You'll Learn
- Workflow Fundamentals:
- Understanding workflow syntax and structure
- Configuring triggers and events
- Managing workflow permissions and security
- CI/CD Implementation:
- Setting up continuous integration workflows
- Implementing deployment strategies
- Managing environment variables and secrets
- Custom Actions Development:
- Creating and publishing custom actions
- Using composite and Docker container actions
- Action versioning and distribution
- Pipeline Optimization:
- Caching dependencies and artifacts
- Matrix builds and parallel job execution
- Workflow monitoring and troubleshooting
- Security and Compliance:
- Implementing security scanning
- Managing access controls
- Securing workflow runs and artifacts
- Advanced Features:
- Reusable workflows and composite actions
- Self-hosted runners configuration
- API integration and webhook management
- Community and Marketplace:
- Discovering and using marketplace actions
- Contributing to the actions community
- Best practices and patterns
Prerequisites
- Basic GitHub knowledge
- Understanding of YAML syntax
- Familiarity with software development lifecycle
- Basic scripting or programming experience
Related topics
- Continuous Integration
- Workflow Automation
- CI/CD Pipelines
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