Mastering GitHub Actions, published by Packt
This repository contains code for the Mastering GitHub Actions link, published by Packt. You can get a copy of the book from the below author on Amazon.
# Mastering GitHub Actions
This is the code repository for Mastering GitHub Actions, published by Packt.
Elevate your automation skills with the latest techniques and proven patterns
Get to grips with advanced GitHub Actions in team and business environments with the help of real-world examples, use cases, and expert insights into automating workflows, enhancing collaboration, and streamlining software development.
This book covers the following exciting features:
- Explore GitHub Actions' features for team and business settings
- Create reusable workflows, templates, and standardized processes to reduce overhead
- Get to grips with CI/CD integrations, code quality tools, and communication
- Understand self-hosted runners for greater control on resources and settings
- Discover tools to optimize GitHub Actions, manage resources, and efficiency
- Work through examples to enhance projects, teamwork, and productivity
If you feel this book is for you, get your copy today!
All of the code is organized into folders. For example, Chapter02.
The code will look like the following:
services:
service1:
image: my-registry.com/my-service1:latest
service2:
image: my-registry.com/my-service2:latest
Following is what you need for this book: This book is for developers with a foundation in CI/CD, code quality tools, and team communication keen on exploring GitHub Actions. It’s ideal for DevOps engineers, system administrators, software developers, IT specialists, automation aficionados, and university students focused on software integration and deployment. Those familiar with GitHub's ecosystem will find this content insightful.
With the following software and hardware list you can run all code files present in the book (Chapter 1-16).
| Chapter | Software required | OS required |
|---|---|---|
| 1-16 | VS Code | Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux (Any) |
| 1-16 | Azure CLI | Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux (Any) |
| 1-16 | Node.js | Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux (Any) |
| 1-16 | npm | Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux (Any) |
| 1-16 | minikube | Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux (Any) |
Eric Chapman holds the position of Senior Delivery and Engineering Manager at a leading retailer in home improvement and trade in Australia and New Zealand. He primarily oversees integration, encompassing platforms such as API Gateway, EventMesh, authorization systems, developer portals, and extract, transform and load (ETL) platforms. Eric leads a team with a broad range of responsibilities and skills, overseeing all business areas. Previously, Eric and his team were instrumental in designing and developing an in-house point-of-sale system. This singular application accommodated four countries’ tax and auditing requirements, supported multiple payment processing gateways, and incorporated a range of unique market-leading features.