Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD) pipelines automate the process of building, testing, and deploying code in response to changes.
CI ensures new code is tested and merged automatically while CD automates deployment for the latest release-ready software.
CI/CD pipelines save time, reduce errors, and streamline deployment processes, making development cycles faster and more efficient.
GitHub Actions provides workflows for automating tasks like testing, building, and deploying applications within GitHub repositories.
GitHub Actions workflows can be customized, e.g., running tests for pull requests or deploying merged code to production.
Setting up a CI/CD pipeline with GitHub Actions involves creating workflows in YAML files stored in the project repository.
Commands to build, deploy, and manage applications are automated based on set conditions defined in the workflows.
GitHub offers both GitHub-Hosted Runners and Self-Hosted Runners for executing workflows based on users' infrastructure needs and preferences.
GitHub Actions simplify the implementation of CI/CD pipelines, allowing developers to automate tasks, improve efficiency, and enhance development practices.
Setting up a CI/CD pipeline enhances productivity, reduces manual errors, and ensures smoother deployment processes, benefiting projects of all sizes.