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# GitHub Actions Learning Syllabus



## Module 1: Introduction to GitHub Actions



#### [1.1 What is GitHub Actions?](./01-Module/1.1-What-is-github-action.md)



- Overview

- Use Cases

- Pricing and Limits



#### [1.2 Understanding Workflows](./01-Module/1.2-Understanding-Workflows.md)



- Workflow Basics

- YAML Syntax

- Workflow Files and Configuration



#### [1.3 Key Concepts](./01-Module/1.3-Key-Concepts.md)



- Jobs

- Steps

- Actions

- Runners



#### [**Project 1:** Create a Simple CI Workflow](./01-Module/1.4-Project-1.md)



- Set up a repository

- Create a basic workflow to run on push events

- Include steps to checkout code, set up a programming environment, and run a simple script or test



## Module 2: Core Concepts and Syntax



#### [2.1 Events](./02-Module/2.1-Events.md)



- Types of Events (push, pull_request, schedule, etc.)

- Event Triggers



#### [2.2 Jobs](./02-Module/2.2-Jobs-Steps.md)



- Defining Jobs



#### [2.3 Steps](./02-Module/2.3-Steps.md)



- Running Steps Sequentially

- Using Shell Scripts in Steps



#### [2.4 Actions](./02-Module/2.4-Actions.md)



- Types of Actions (Docker, JavaScript, Composite)

- Using Actions from the Marketplace

- Creating Custom Actions



#### [**Project 2:** Multi-Job Workflow](./02-Module/2.4-Project-2.md)



- Create a workflow with multiple jobs running in parallel

- Use different types of actions in each job

- Add conditionals to run specific steps based on outcomes of previous steps



## Module 3: Advanced Workflow Features



#### [3.1 Matrix Builds](./03-Module/3.1-Matrix-Builds.md)



- Matrix Strategy Basics

- Dynamic Matrix Configurations



#### [3.2 Caching and Artifacts](./03-Module/3.2-Caching-Artifacts.md)



- Using Caches for Dependencies

- Storing and Retrieving Artifacts



#### 3.3 Secrets and Environment Variables



- Managing Secrets in Workflows

- Using Environment Variables Securely



#### **Project 3:** Matrix Build Workflow



- Set up a matrix build for multiple environments

- Implement caching to speed up builds

- Store build artifacts for later use



## Module 4: Continuous Integration and Delivery (CI/CD)



#### 4.1 CI Basics



- Setting Up Continuous Integration

- Running Tests Automatically



#### 4.2 CD Basics



- Continuous Delivery vs. Continuous Deployment

- Deployment Strategies



#### 4.3 Integrating with External Services



- Notifications (Slack, Email)

- Deploying to Cloud Providers (AWS, Azure, GCP)



#### **Project 4:** Complete CI/CD Pipeline



- Create a workflow for CI/CD

- Run tests and build on every push

- Deploy to a staging environment

- Notify via Slack on deployment success/failure



## Module 5: Security and Compliance



#### 5.1 Secure Workflows



- Best Practices for Secure Workflows

- Handling Secrets and Sensitive Information



#### 5.2 Compliance



- Audit Logs

- Dependency Scanning and Vulnerability Management



#### 5.3 Code Scanning and Analysis



- Integrating Code Scanning Tools

- Automated Code Quality Checks



#### **Project 5:** Secure and Compliant Workflow



- Set up a secure workflow with proper secret handling

- Implement code scanning and quality checks

- Generate audit logs for workflow runs



## Module 6: Optimizing and Scaling Workflows



#### 6.1 Workflow Optimization



- Reducing Workflow Run Times

- Optimizing Job Execution Order



#### 6.2 Scaling Workflows



- Using Self-Hosted Runners

- Managing Runner Fleets



#### 6.3 Monitoring and Debugging



- Debugging Workflow Failures

- Monitoring Workflow Performance



#### **Project 6:** Optimized and Scalable Workflow



- Optimize an existing workflow to reduce run time

- Set up self-hosted runners for resource-intensive jobs

- Implement monitoring for workflow performance



## Module 7: Advanced Use Cases and Customization



#### 7.1 Custom Actions



- Creating and Publishing Custom Actions

- Best Practices for Reusable Actions



#### 7.2 Advanced CI/CD Pipelines



- Multi-Repository Workflows

- Cross-Project Dependencies



#### 7.3 Integration with Other DevOps Tools



- Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

- Kubernetes and Container Orchestration



#### **Project 7:** Custom Action and Advanced CI/CD Pipeline



- Create and publish a custom action

- Implement an advanced CI/CD pipeline with multi-repo dependencies

- Integrate with Terraform for infrastructure deployment



## Final Project: Real-World CI/CD Implementation



- Design and implement a comprehensive CI/CD pipeline for a multi-service application

- Use advanced features like matrix builds, custom actions, and multi-repo workflows

- Ensure security, compliance, and scalability throughout the pipeline



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