Introduction
Learn GitHub Actions with practical workflow examples. Covers triggers, jobs, steps, secrets management, matrix builds, caching, and deploying to AWS/GCP/Cloudflare.
Getting Started
This guide provides practical, working code examples you can use immediately. Whether you're building a new project or upgrading an existing one, follow these patterns to get started quickly.
Core Concepts
- Setup and Installation — Get the tool running in your development environment in minutes
- Basic Usage — The 20% of features that cover 80% of use cases
- Advanced Patterns — Production-ready patterns for complex scenarios
- Common Pitfalls — Mistakes developers make and how to avoid them
Installation
Install the required packages and set up your development environment before diving into the examples below.
Basic Example
Start with the simplest working implementation. This foundation covers most use cases without unnecessary complexity.
Advanced Usage
Once you're comfortable with the basics, these patterns handle edge cases and production scenarios that arise in real-world applications.
Performance Considerations
Understanding the performance characteristics helps you make the right architectural decisions before your application scales.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
When things go wrong, start by checking these common failure modes. Most issues fall into one of these categories.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this suitable for production use?
Yes, with proper configuration and testing. Follow the best practices in this guide and test thoroughly in a staging environment before deploying.
How does this compare to alternatives?
The choice depends on your team's expertise and project requirements. This approach excels at developer experience and ecosystem integration.
Where can I find more examples?
The official documentation and GitHub repository contain additional examples and community-contributed patterns.