GitHub Actions for CI/CD Pipelines
Mastering CI/CD with GitHub Actions
Program overview
GitHub Actions for CI/CD Pipelines provides a comprehensive exploration of continuous integration and continuous deployment using GitHub Actions. Participants will engage in hands-on projects that emphasize real-world applications, enabling them to automate workflows and enhance software delivery processes. This course is structured to equip learners with the skills necessary to optimize their development pipelines, ensuring efficient collaboration and deployment practices in modern software engineering environments.
The curriculum is designed to foster interactive learning through project-based exercises that culminate in a final project where participants will implement a fully functional CI/CD pipeline using GitHub Actions. By the end of the course, learners will have the opportunity to publish their results in Cademix Magazine, showcasing their expertise and contributions to the community. The course emphasizes practical skills that are immediately applicable in the job market, making it a valuable asset for graduates, job seekers, and professionals looking to advance their careers.
Introduction to CI/CD concepts and practices
Overview of GitHub Actions and its architecture
Setting up a GitHub repository for CI/CD
Creating and configuring workflows with YAML
Integrating testing frameworks into CI pipelines
Automating deployment processes to various environments
Managing secrets and environment variables securely
Utilizing third-party actions from the GitHub Marketplace
Monitoring and debugging workflows effectively
Final project: Building a complete CI/CD pipeline for a sample application
Learning goal
Equip participants with the skills to design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.
Target group
Graduates, job seekers, business professionals, and optionally researchers or consultants.
Prerequisites
Basic understanding of Git and GitHub, familiarity with software development concepts.
Format and certification
Teaching method: Project-based, interactive.
Certificate: Certificate of Attendance, Certificate of Expert, issued by Cademix Institute of Technology.
