Part 1. Action fundamentals

In part 1, you will learn the basics of GitHub Actions. Chapter 1 will introduce you to the vast GitHub ecosystem, which you can automate using GitHub Actions workflows. You will learn why GitHub Actions is more than just continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), and you will learn about the different hosting and pricing options. In chapter 2, you will get your first hands-on experience in writing workflows, using the workflow editor, incorporating Actions from the marketplace, and executing your workflow. Chapter 3 covers everything you need to know about GitHub Action workflows; you will learn YAML and the workflow syntax, workflow triggers, expressions, contexts, workflow commands, and how to author and debug workflows. Finally, in chapter 4, you will learn about the different types of GitHub Actions, how to author GitHub Actions, and how to share actions using the GitHub marketplace. The first part teaches you the basics, and it has some simple, hands-on exercises that will prepare you for the more complex, in-depth, and practical examples in part 3.