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Learn what GitHub Actions is, its core concepts (workflows, jobs, steps, and runners), and how it fits into CI/CD pipelines.

name: CI
on: [push, pull_request]
jobs:
  build:
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest

Set up your first workflow file, understand YAML syntax, and trigger actions on push events.

name: Hello World
on: push
jobs:
  greet:
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
    steps:
      - run: echo "Hello, GitHub Actions!"

Utilize matrix builds, secrets, caching, and conditional execution to power complex pipelines.

strategy:
  matrix:
    node-version: [12, 14, 16]
steps:
  - uses: actions/setup-node@v2
    with:
      node-version: ${{ matrix.node-version }}

• Keep workflows fast and atomic.
• Store secrets securely.
• Leverage reusable workflows.
• Use caching wisely.