GitHub Actions and Workflows for CI/CD Automation

Modern software development relies on speed and reliability, which makes automation a critical skill for every developer. This course provides a comprehensive foundation for using GitHub Actions to streamline your coding process from the first commit to final deployment. You will learn how to transform your development workflow by automating repetitive tasks like testing, security scanning, and cloud deployment directly within your repository. What you'll learn: - Understand the core architecture of workflows, jobs, steps, and runners - Write clean automation scripts using YAML syntax and environment variables - Implement continuous integration to test and lint code automatically - Create and publish custom actions to the community marketplace - Deploy web applications to cloud platforms like AWS using secure workflows - Use build matrices to test code across different versions and operating systems - Practice modern security habits including secrets management and OIDC The course begins with essential terminology and YAML fundamentals before guiding you through the creation of practical, real-world automation pipelines. This material is designed for beginners with no prior automation experience and requires only a basic understanding of version control. Begin your journey toward efficient, automated software delivery.