CI/CD with GitHub Actions

GitHub Actions provides a powerful platform for automating workflows directly in your repository. Set up CI/CD pipelines to streamline development.

Understanding Workflows

Workflows are YAML files in .github/workflows that define jobs, steps, and triggers like push or pull requests.

Basic CI Pipeline

Test your code on every commit: lint, unit tests, and build. Use matrix strategy for multi-environment testing.

• Install dependencies: actions/setup-node.
• Run tests: npm test.
• Cache dependencies for faster runs.

CD Deployment

Deploy to staging/production on merge to main. Use secrets for sensitive data and approvals for manual gates.

Advanced Features

Integrate with Docker, deploy to AWS/Heroku, and monitor with badges. Reusable workflows for shared logic.

CI/CD is essential for modern dev. Implement it today.