In the ever-evolving landscape of software development, continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) are critical for rapid and reliable software delivery. GitHub Actions is a powerful tool that automates your software workflows, allowing for faster and more efficient processes. In this article, we'll explore how to implement GitHub Actions using a real-world Python application, weather-py, as an example.
Prerequisites
- A basic understanding of Git and GitHub.
- Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes.
- Access to the weather-py GitHub repository here.
Step 1: Understanding the Application
Before diving into GitHub Actions, let's understand our application: