GitHub Actions is a powerful tool for automating software development workflows, especially for open source projects. It allows you to create custom CI/CD pipelines, run tests, and deploy code directly in your repository. Here's a quick guide to get started:
🚀 Key Features
- Fully integrated with GitHub: No external setup required
- Custom workflows: Define steps for code building, testing, and deployment
- Parallel jobs: Run multiple tasks simultaneously
- Secret management: Securely store and access sensitive information
📌 Basic Workflow Structure
name: Build and Test
on:
push:
branches: [ main ]
jobs:
build:
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
steps:
- uses: actions/checkout@v3
- name: Install Dependencies
run: npm install
- name: Run Tests
run: npm test
🌐 Useful Resources
- GitHub Actions Documentation (official source)
- Creating a Workflow File
- Security Best Practices
📷 Visual Guide
✅ Best Practices for OSS
- Use clear and descriptive job names
- Keep workflows lightweight and focused
- Enable pull request triggers for reviews
- Regularly update action versions
- Document all workflow configurations
For more detailed information about workflow files, click here to explore.