diff --git a/.github/workflows/dotnetcore.yml b/.github/workflows/dotnetcore.yml
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..4e2508284
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/workflows/dotnetcore.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,19 @@
+name: eShopOnWeb Build and Test
+
+on: [push]
+
+jobs:
+  build:
+
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+
+    steps:
+    - uses: actions/checkout@v1
+    - name: Setup .NET Core
+      uses: actions/setup-dotnet@v1
+      with:
+        dotnet-version: 3.1.100
+    - name: Build with dotnet
+      run: dotnet build ./eShopOnWeb.sln --configuration Release
+    - name: Test with dotnet
+      run: dotnet test ./eShopOnWeb.sln --configuration Release
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--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -1,3 +1,5 @@
+![Build Status](https://github.com/dotnet-architecture/eShopOnWeb/workflows/eShopOnWeb%20Build%20and%20Test/badge.svg)
+
 # Microsoft eShopOnWeb ASP.NET Core Reference Application
 
 Sample ASP.NET Core reference application, powered by Microsoft, demonstrating a single-process (monolithic) application architecture and deployment model. If you're new to .NET development, read the [Getting Started for Beginners](https://github.com/dotnet-architecture/eShopOnWeb/wiki/Getting-Started-for-Beginners) guide.