Best of GitHub Actions — October 2023

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   Earthly·3y

   How to Test and Run GitHub Actions Locally

   Learn how to test and run GitHub Actions locally using the 'act' tool, which leverages Docker containers. The article explains how to install 'act', explore its features, and provides useful options for testing different types of workflows. It also highlights the limitations of using 'act' for local testing.

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   AWS in Plain English·3y

   GitHub Actions: Netflix Deployment Powered by DevSecOps

   GitHub Actions enables developers to streamline their workflows, automate CI/CD, code quality assurance, and security scanning. It provides custom workflows, enhanced collaboration, and release management, making developers more efficient and productive. SonarQube can be integrated with GitHub Actions to analyze code for quality and security in the CI pipeline.

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   Community Picks·3y

   GitHub Actions: A Maintainer's Best Friend

   GitHub Actions can help maintainers automate tasks, such as automated message replies to issue openers or self-assigning issues. It also allows for the creation of bespoke actions tailored to specific needs.

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   AWS in Plain English·3y

   Intro To DevOps III: How to Build a CI/CD Pipeline (Github Actions, AWS, Slack)in 2 Simple Steps

   Learn how to build a CI/CD pipeline using GitHub Actions, AWS, and Slack in 2 simple steps. Divide your workflow into smaller jobs for easier debugging. View live logs and use the workflow visualizer to monitor your pipeline in real time.

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