Introduction to Github Actions | NTY Lightning Talk
Introduction to Github Actions lightning talk given by Azamat. (May 1, 2024)
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In this lightning talk, we cover the introduction to GitGub Actions .
What this video covers:
📍 Introduction to GitHub Actions ::: Learn the basics of GitHub Actions, its uses, and how it helps in creating CI/CD pipelines.
📍 Setting Up GitHub Actions ::: Understand how to set up GitHub Actions from scratch by creating a .github/workflows folder in your repository.
📍 Writing Workflow Scripts ::: Discover how to write workflow scripts, including setting up jobs, steps, and using environment variables and secrets.
📍 Using Secrets and Variables ::: Learn about the importance of using secrets and variables in GitHub Actions to securely manage sensitive data.
📍 Exploring Marketplace Actions ::: Explore the GitHub Actions Marketplace for pre-built actions that can help streamline your workflow.
📍 Running Workflows ::: Understand how to trigger workflows on various events like push,
pull requests, and using webhooks.
📍 Using Runners ::: Learn about GitHub-hosted and self-hosted runners, and how to configure them to run workflows on different environments.
📍 Practical Examples ::: See practical examples of using GitHub Actions, such as sending messages to Discord and uploading artifacts to Google Drive.
📍 Troubleshooting and Optimization ::: Gain insights into troubleshooting common issues and optimizing your workflows for better performance.
📍 Q&A Session ::: Get additional insights from the Q&A session addressing specific questions about GitHub Actions and its integration with other tools.
Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
00:10 - Setting Up GitHub Actions
01:35 - Writing Workflow Scripts
03:50 - Using Secrets and Variables
05:30 - Exploring Marketplace Actions
06:40 - Running Workflows
08:20 - Using GitHub-hosted and Self-hosted Runners
11:10 - Practical Example: Sending Messages to Discord
13:30 - Practical Example: Uploading Artifacts to Google Drive
16:20 - Troubleshooting Common Issues
19:00 - Optimizing Workflows for Performance
22:10 - Q&A Session
24:00 - Conclusion