Creating Multi-Environment Workflows in GitHub Actions
Build automated deployment pipelines with GitHub Actions, configure approval gates, and deploy containerized apps to dev and production Azure environments.
Lab overview
GitHub Actions is a CI/CD platform built into GitHub that automates software development workflows. With GitHub Actions, you can build, test, and deploy code directly from your repository, eliminating manual deployment steps and ensuring consistent releases.
In this lab, you will build a multi-environment CI/CD pipeline that deploys a containerized application to Azure Container Apps. You'll configure GitHub Secrets and Environments, create reusable workflows, and implement approval gates for production deployments.
Objectives
By completing this intermediate lab, you will be able to:
- Configure GitHub Secrets and Environments with environment-specific variables for development and production
- Implement deployment protection rules requiring manual approval for production deployments
- Build reusable GitHub Actions workflows that automatically deploy to Azure Container Apps
- Verify multi-environment deployments and explore workflow execution logs
Who is this lab for?
This lab is designed for:
- DevOps Engineers wanting to implement multi-environment deployment strategies with approval gates
- Software Developers seeking to automate containerized application deployments
- Candidates preparing for the Microsoft Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400) exam
Verified against your live environment
An automated validation engine inspects your actual resources and configurations as you work. Completion means the task was performed — not multiple choice, real-world proficiency.
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Environment
Every lab includes
- Real environment, pre-credentialed
- Automated checks on every step
- Isolated sandbox, auto cleanup
- AI-recommended next steps
Lab curriculum
- 01
Logging into GitHub
- 02
Setting Up Your Multi-Environment Repository
- 03
Configuring GitHub Secrets and Environments
1 automated check
- 04
Building the Multi-Environment CI/CD Workflow
1 automated check
- 05
Testing the Multi-Environment Pipeline with Approval Gates
1 automated check
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