Creating a Walking Skeleton and Setting Up CI/CD Using GitHub Actions
This video delves into the essentials of establishing a walking skeleton for your project and setting up continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using GitHub Actions. Follow along as I demonstrate deploying a primary application to Fly.io, integrating continuous tests, and ensuring that every push results in a successful deployment. This streamlined approach emphasizes early and continuous feedback, allowing for iterative improvements and agile project management.
Key Highlights:
- Establishing a Walking Skeleton:
- Set up the foundation with a minimal yet functional version of your application.
- Connecting the front and back end to ensure they interact correctly.
- Continuous Integration (CI) Setup:
- Automate tests are run on each push to catch and fix issues early.
- Utilizing GitHub Actions to automate the testing process for both the API and the front end.
- Continuous Deployment (CD) Setup:
- Automatically deploying to Fly.io upon passing tests to ensure the latest version is always available online.
- Simplifying deployments to maintain consistent updates without manual intervention.
- Live Demo:
- Modifying a "Hello World" message and pushing changes to GitHub.
- Watching GitHub Actions run tests and deploy updated versions to Fly.io in real time.
Why This Matters:
Efficiency in Development: By starting with a walking skeleton and integrating CI/CD pipelines from the beginning, we ensure a working, testable project version is always available. This approach facilitates quicker feedback, reduces risks, and enhances collaboration among team members. Future-Proof Your Projects: Incorporating CI/CD practices ensures your code is always deployable, making it easier to adapt and scale as new features are added.
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