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Overview

GitHub Actions is a powerful tool that helps automate software workflows directly in your GitHub repository. It allows you to create custom workflows to build, test, and deploy your code whenever you make changes. With GitHub Actions, you can streamline your development process, improve collaboration, and ensure that your projects run smoothly without manual intervention.

📚 Key Learning Objectives

  • ✓ Explain what GitHub Actions is and its purpose.
  • ✓ Create a simple workflow using GitHub Actions.
  • ✓ Set up automated testing for a project.
  • ✓ Deploy code automatically to a hosting service.
  • ✓ Identify best practices for using GitHub Actions.