Training Course in Automated Software Pipelines with GitHub Actions CI/CD

Introduction

This course focuses on GitHub as a source control tool and the fundamentals of Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) using GitHub Actions.

Participants will gain practical experience in setting up and managing repositories, version control with Git, and automating workflows through GitHub Actions.

The course will also cover key concepts such as setting up a CI/CD pipeline, automating deployments, and leveraging best practices for version control and automation in software development.

Duration

5 Days

What You Will Learn

• How to use GitHub for version control and collaboration on software development projects
• Setting up and managing Git repositories for project tracking and collaboration
• Git fundamentals, including commit history, branching, merging, and pull requests
• Introduction to Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment (CD)
• Automating build, test, and deployment processes using GitHub Actions
• Best practices for creating and managing GitHub Actions workflows
• Integrating GitHub Actions with other tools for efficient CI/CD pipelines
• Working with GitHub Actions for automatic testing, deployment, and version control

What You Can Do With GitHub & CI/CD with GitHub Actions

• Use GitHub to manage project code and collaborate with team members in real time
• Automate project builds, tests, and deployments using GitHub Actions
• Streamline project workflows with custom GitHub Actions for CI/CD
• Track project progress through version control and pull requests
• Integrate CI/CD pipelines into GitHub for continuous testing and deployment
• Set up automatic workflows to deploy code to production environments

Who Should Take This Course?

• Developers and Software Engineers interested in mastering GitHub and CI/CD practices
• DevOps professionals looking to learn how to automate software delivery pipelines with GitHub Actions
• Project Managers or Team Leads seeking to integrate CI/CD practices into their team’s workflow
• System Administrators and Cloud Engineers wanting to automate deployments and improve operational efficiency
• Students and individuals interested in learning modern version control, automation, and DevOps practices

Course Requirements

• A laptop or desktop computer with internet access
• A GitHub account (free or paid)
• Familiarity with basic Git commands and workflows (helpful but not required)
• Proficiency in English

Summary of Topics to Be Covered

• GitHub Overview: Creating and managing repositories, understanding version control, and collaborating on GitHub
• Git Fundamentals: Setting up local repositories, understanding Git commands like commit, branch, merge, and pull requests
• CI/CD Introduction: Overview of Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment (CD)
• GitHub Actions Setup: Creating workflows for CI/CD using GitHub Actions
• Automating Build and Test Processes: Setting up automated build and test pipelines with GitHub Actions
• Automating Deployment: Deploying applications using GitHub Actions
• Advanced GitHub Actions Features: Custom workflows, matrix builds, caching, and environment-specific deployments
• Integrating GitHub Actions with External Tools: Integrating GitHub Actions with cloud services, databases, and third-party APIs

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Create and manage GitHub repositories for version control and collaboration
• Use Git commands to manage project code with branching, commits, and pull requests
• Set up and configure GitHub Actions for automated CI/CD workflows
• Automate build, testing, and deployment pipelines using GitHub Actions
• Integrate GitHub Actions with other tools and services for a full CI/CD pipeline
• Troubleshoot common issues in GitHub Actions workflows and ensure smooth deployments

Learning Outcomes

• At the end of this course, learners will be able to:
• Use GitHub for efficient version control and team collaboration
• Set up a working CI/CD pipeline using GitHub Actions
• Automate build, test, and deployment processes using GitHub Actions
• Customize and optimize GitHub Actions workflows
• Integrate CI/CD pipelines into GitHub to automate software deployment and updates