Ship safely, automatically
Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery: automate testing and deployment so every push ships with confidence.
Create your first automated pipeline that runs on every push.
mkdir -p .github/workflowsWhat it does
GitHub looks in `.github/workflows/` for YAML files that describe your automation.
Why you need it
This is the one location GitHub Actions reads — files anywhere else are ignored.
# .github/workflows/ci.ymlWhat it does
Define a workflow that checks out your code, installs dependencies, and runs your tests.
Why you need it
Catching failures automatically on every push prevents broken code from reaching your main branch.
Alternatives: GitLab CI, CircleCI, Jenkins — same concept, different YAML.
What it does
Drop a build-status badge into your README so anyone can see at a glance whether the main branch is passing.
Why you need it
A green badge builds trust and surfaces breakage immediately — for you and for contributors.