Learn Github Actions for CI/CD DevOps Pipelines from Udemy

DevOps became very important for organizations willing to automate and modernize their workloads. Thanks to its capabilities, it is never been easier create a pipeline that can do all the required steps to build 'almost' any kind of application and deploy 'almost' to any environment. All of this with a click of a button.

Not only that, using DevOps features makes it possible to secure the pipelines when managing secrets or when connecting to the target production environment. That become today what is known as DevSecOps.

Many known tools are available to implement DevOps like Jenkins, Gitlab CI, Azure DevOps Pipelines and many more. Github Actions is one of these tools. It did become popular from the first day it was launched back in 2018. That success was due to the popularity of Github as a platform to host the source code used by more than 50 million users. It was very natural to use the same platform to build and deploy that code into production.

This course will walk you through the creation of CI/CD DevOps pipelines to take your code, build it, scan it, test it then deploy it into Dev, Test and Prod environments whether that is in premise or on the cloud.

Using multiple demonstrations, we will show the powerful features of Github Actions.

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Learning objectives

The fundamentals for writing ci/cd pipelines with github actions
Best practices for editing github workflows
Triggering a workflow on a pul request, tag, push or on a schedule
Creating devops pipelines for web apps, container apps and databases

Deploying apps and infra into azure cloud
Using terraform and bicep (infra as code) with github actions
Creating custom runner to run the pipelines
Implement devsecops principles

The fundamentals for writing ci/cd pipelines with github actions
Best practices for editing github workflows
Triggering a workflow on a pul request, tag, push or on a schedule
Creating devops pipelines for web apps, container apps and databases
Deploying apps and infra into azure cloud
Using terraform and bicep (infra as code) with github actions
Creating custom runner to run the pipelines
Implement devsecops principles

Syllabus

Introduction

Create workflow for .NET app

Starting with the basics

Create first Github Actions workflow

Create workflow with input

Creating Workflow for .NET apps

Create workflow to build and deploy web app into Azure cloud

Quiz

Deploying Infrastructure into the Cloud

Deploying Terraform infra into Azure

Deploy Bicep infra with Github Actions (part 1)

Deploy Bicep infra with Github Actions (part 2)

Workflow features

Building and pushing containers to the registry

Build and push docker image to container registry in Github Workflow

Deploying to Kubernetes/AKS

Explaining CI/CD for Kubernetes

Build, push image and deploy to Kubernetes/AKS

Complete CI/CD pipeline for Kubernetes/AKS

Deploying to Azure Container Apps

Introduction to CI/CD pipeline steps

Setting the demo environment

Creating the CI/CD pipeline

[Demo] Running the pipeline

Using self hosted runner

Options for hosting Github Runners

Self hosted runner

[Demo] Self hosted runner

Reusable workflows

[Demo] Reusable workflows

Secure pipelines

Passwordless workflows with Workload Identity (OIDC)

[Demo] Passwordless workflows with Workload Identity (OIDC)

Github Advanced Security

Introduction to CodeQL

[Demo] Scanning application source code using CodeQL

Introduction to Microsoft Defender for DevOps

[Demo] Introduction to Microsoft Defender for DevOps

Adding documentation check to the pipeline

Catching spelling errors within the pipeline

Github and Azure DevOps together

Trigger Azure Pipeline from Github Actions

About the author

You can connect with the author on:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/houssemdellai/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/houssemdellai/

Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/houssemdellai/

Github repository: https://github.com/HoussemDellai/

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Introduces modern DevOps concepts, such as CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps, and GitOps, which are crucial for streamlining software development and delivery processes

Utilizes GitHub Actions, a renowned tool, to automate the entire CI/CD pipeline, providing a practical and popular solution for building and deploying applications

Covers various aspects of DevOps, from fundamental concepts to advanced techniques like deploying to Kubernetes/AKS, providing a comprehensive overview of the field

Integrates security principles (DevSecOps) into the pipeline, enabling learners to create secure and reliable software systems

Provides hands-on demonstrations and step-by-step instructions, ensuring learners can apply the concepts and techniques effectively

Taught by Houssem Dellai, a recognized expert in DevOps and cloud computing, offering learners the opportunity to gain knowledge from an industry leader

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Review command line basics

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This course involves using terminal for most of the tasks. Refreshing basic commands will help ensure a stronger foundation for those new to terminal or for those who need to refresh their memory.

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Review common terminal commands
Practice navigating through the terminal
Practice using basic commands

Organize and review course materials

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Consolidate and review course materials regularly to enhance your understanding of key concepts and improve retention.

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Create a dedicated space for storing course materials
Categorize and organize materials by topic
Review materials on a regular basis
Summarize and synthesize key points
Identify areas where further clarification or practice is needed

Review fundamental Git concepts

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Refresh your understanding of core Git concepts such as versioning, branching, and merging, ensuring a solid foundation for building pipelines in Github Actions.

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Review online resources or documentation on Git basics
Practice using Git commands in a local repository
Create and manage branches and merge requests
Collaborate with others using Git
Troubleshoot common Git issues

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Attend a Github Actions workshop

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Participate in a workshop specifically tailored to Github Actions, allowing you to gain practical experience and insights from experts in the field, enhancing your understanding and skills.

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Identify and register for a suitable Github Actions workshop
Attend the workshop and actively engage in the activities
Take notes and ask questions
Practice the concepts learned
Share your knowledge and experience with others

Practice creating CI/CD pipelines with Github Actions

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Github Actions are a key component of this course. Guided tutorials will help practice using Github Actions for creating CI/CD pipelines.

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Follow along with a tutorial on creating a simple CI/CD pipeline
Modify the pipeline to meet specific needs

Configure pipelines using environment variables

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Follow online tutorials to enhance your understanding of setting up and utilizing environment variables within Github Actions pipelines, improving your ability to manage sensitive information and configure pipelines more effectively.

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Research best practices for storing secrets in Github Actions
Identify suitable online tutorials
Follow the steps outlined in the tutorials
Experiment with different environment variable configurations
Refine your knowledge and understanding

Practice writing Github Actions workflow files

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Writing Github Actions workflow files is a core skill of this course. This activity will help practice this skill.

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Review the Github Actions syntax
Write a workflow file for a simple CI/CD pipeline
Test the workflow file

Build a reusable Github Action

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Create a reusable Github Action that can be shared with others, showcasing your ability to extend and customize the functionality of Github Actions to meet specific needs.

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Identify a need or problem that can be solved with a reusable action
Design and plan the reusable action
Develop the reusable action using Github Actions
Test and refine the reusable action
Publish the reusable action on Github Marketplace

Create pipelines for different application types

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Engage in iterative practice by creating pipelines for a range of application types, fostering your ability to apply DevOps principles across diverse development scenarios.

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Identify different types of applications
Design and plan pipelines for each application type
Implement the pipelines using Github Actions
Test and refine the pipelines
Evaluate the effectiveness of the pipelines

Build a CI/CD pipeline for a simple web application

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This activity will solidify understanding of how to use Github Actions to create a CI/CD pipeline for a web application.

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Choose a simple web application
Create a Github Actions workflow file
Configure the workflow to build, test, and deploy the web application
Test the pipeline
Deploy the pipeline

Develop a custom CI/CD pipeline for a personal project

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Design and implement a comprehensive CI/CD pipeline for a project of your choice, demonstrating your ability to apply DevOps practices in a real-world setting.

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Choose a personal project to implement the pipeline for
Design the CI/CD pipeline
Implement the pipeline using Github Actions
Test and refine the pipeline
Deploy the project and monitor its performance

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