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Complete CI/CD Pipeline with GitHub Actions

Hands-on lab: build a production CI/CD pipeline with GitHub Actions, including tests, security scanning, container builds, and automated deployment.

intermediate
cloud
CI/CD
90 minutes
4 steps
Prerequisites
  • GitHub repository
  • Docker Hub account
  • Basic Git knowledge
Learning Objectives
  • Design comprehensive CI/CD workflow
  • Implement automated testing
  • Add security scanning
  • Configure deployment automation
Technologies Used
GitHub Actions
Docker
Testing
Security Scanning
Node.js
Exercise Steps
1

Repository Setup and Basic Workflow

Current

Create a sample Node.js project and set up the basic GitHub Actions workflow structure.

2

Add Comprehensive Testing

Create unit tests and integration tests for the application.

3

Create Complete CI/CD Workflow

Set up a comprehensive GitHub Actions workflow with multiple jobs, testing, security scanning, and deployment.

4

Create Optimized Dockerfile

Create a multi-stage Dockerfile for optimal production deployment.

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