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Description of  Mastering GitHub Actions: Advance your automation skills with the latest techniques for software integration and deployment

1805128620 pdf + code 1805128620 pdf + code Explore the full spectrum of GitHub Actions to unlock your team's potential and become a pro in no timeKey FeaturesMaster GitHub events to foster a self-service mindsetMaster GitHub events to foster a self-service mindsetElevate your GitHub Actions knowledge to a whole new level through real-world examplesElevate your GitHub Actions knowledge to a whole new level through real-world examplesLearn how to integrate with popular cloud-based products within your workflowsLearn how to integrate with popular cloud-based products within your workflowsPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionNavigating GitHub Actions often leaves developers grappling with inefficiencies and collaboration bottlenecks. Mastering GitHub Actions offers solutions to these challenges, ensuring smoother software development.With 16 extensive chapters, this book simplifies GitHub Actions, walking you through its vast capabilities, from team and enterprise features to organization defaults, self-hosted runners, and monitoring tools. You'll learn how to craft reusable workflows, design bespoke templates, publish actions, incorporate external services, and introduce enhanced security measures. Through hands-on examples, you'll gain best-practice insights for team-based GitHub Actions workflows and discover strategies for maximizing organization accounts. Whether you're a software engineer or a DevOps guru, by the end of this book, you'll be adept at amplifying productivity and leveraging automation's might to refine your development process.What you will learnExplore GitHub Actions' features for team and business settingsExplore GitHub Actions' features for team and business settingsCreate reusable workflows, templates, and standardized processes to reduce overheadCreate reusable workflows, templates, and standardized processes to reduce overheadGet to grips with CI/CD integrations, code quality tools, and communicationGet to grips with CI/CD integrations, code quality tools, and communicationUnderstand self-hosted runners for greater control of resources and settingsUnderstand self-hosted runners for greater control of resources and settingsDiscover tools to optimize GitHub Actions and manage resources efficientlyDiscover tools to optimize GitHub Actions and manage resources efficientlyWork through examples to enhance projects, teamwork, and productivityWork through examples to enhance projects, teamwork, and productivityWho this book is forThis 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.Table of ContentsAn Overview of GitHub and GitHub ActionsAn Overview of GitHub and GitHub ActionsExploring WorkflowsExploring WorkflowsDeep Dive into Reusable Workflows and Composite ActionsDeep Dive into Reusable Workflows and Composite ActionsWorkflow Personalization Using GitHub AppsWorkflow Personalization Using GitHub AppsUtilizing Starter Workflows in Your TeamUtilizing Starter Workflows in Your TeamUsing HashiCorp Vault in GitHubUsing HashiCorp Vault in GitHubDeploying to Azure Using OpenID ConnectDeploying to Azure Using OpenID ConnectWorking with ChecksWorking with ChecksAnnotating Code with ActionsAnnotating Code with ActionsAdvancing with Event-Driven WorkflowsAdvancing with Event-Driven WorkflowsSetting Up Self-Hosted RunnersSetting Up Self-Hosted RunnersThe Crawler PatternThe Crawler PatternThe Configuration Centralization PatternThe Configuration Centralization PatternUsing Remote Workflows to Kickstart Your ProductsUsing Remote Workflows to Kickstart Your ProductsHousekeeping Tips for Your OrganizationHousekeeping Tips for Your OrganizationHandy Workflows for Managing Your SoftwareHandy Workflows for Managing Your Software