Chapter 1: Learning the Foundations for GitHub Actions

Independently of your current level of expertise, by the time you have finished reading the last chapter in this book, you will have completed all the steps needed to implement a cohesive Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) workflow using GitHub Actions. You will also have familiarity with many other systems and practices that have helped GitHub Actions gain popularity in the software development and DevOps world.

Automation is the heart of most modern DevOps practices. Many tools have been created to allow for automated tests, builds, and deployment, and GitHub Actions is one of those tools. It is an elegant solution that offers the convenience of creating and managing CI ...

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