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DevOps & Automation Mastery

GitHub Mastery

The ultimate guide to version control and CI/CD. Our comprehensive 31-module masterclass takes you from basic commits to building enterprise-grade deployment pipelines with GitHub Actions.

31
Modules
16h+
Training
CI/CD
Pipeline Focus
2026
Edition
GH
GitHub
Automate Everything. Ship Faster.

Flawless Collaboration

Master branches, pull requests, and resolving complex merge conflicts without breaking a sweat.

Automated Workflows

Build powerful CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions to test, lint, and deploy your code automatically.

Enterprise Security

Implement branch protection, require reviews, and use Dependabot/CodeQL to secure your software supply chain.

Phase 1: Git & GitHub Foundations

What is Version Control? Git vs. GitHub vs. GitLab

Understand the core concepts of version control and how Git differs from GitHub.

Module 1.1

Setting Up Git: SSH, Configurations, and Authentication

Configure Git on your local machine securely and link it to your GitHub account.

Module 1.2

The Git Lifecycle: Working Directory, Staging Area, and Local Repository

Master the three states of Git to understand exactly how your files are tracked.

Module 1.3

Essential Git Commands: add, commit, push, pull, fetch

The daily commands you need to collaborate on codebases efficiently.

Module 1.4

Branching Strategies: Feature Branching vs Trunk-Based Development

Learn how teams organize work using different branch architectures.

Module 1.5

Resolving Merge Conflicts: A Practical Guide

Stop fearing merge conflicts and learn how to resolve them confidently.

Module 1.6

Advanced Git: Reflog, Cherry-Pick & Disaster Recovery

Recover lost commits, cherry-pick changes, and navigate Git's internal reflog.

Module 1.7
Phase 2: Advanced Collaboration

Mastering Pull Requests: Code Reviews and Suggestions

Learn the etiquette and tools for effective asynchronous code reviews.

Module 2.1

GitHub Issues & Projects: Agile Project Management on GitHub

Manage your sprints, boards, and tasks right next to your code.

Module 2.2

GitHub Pages: Hosting your Documentation and Static Sites

Deploy free static websites directly from your GitHub repositories.

Module 2.3

GitHub Wiki & Discussions: Fostering Community

Build documentation and provide a space for your community to collaborate.

Module 2.4

GitHub Gists and Snippets: Sharing Small Code Pieces

Quickly share code fragments and notes with syntax highlighting.

Module 2.5

Git Merge vs Rebase: The Definitive Comparison

Understand when to merge and when to rebase to keep a clean project history.

Module 2.6

Git Stash & Pop: Shelving Work In Progress

Save and restore in-progress work without creating a commit.

Module 2.7

Git Internals: Objects, Blobs, Trees & Commits

Understand what Git actually stores under the hood for complete mastery.

Module 2.8

Git Hooks: Automating Local Workflows

Run scripts on pre-commit, pre-push and other lifecycle events.

Module 2.9

Git Bisect: Binary Search Debugging

Find the exact commit that introduced a bug using binary search.

Module 2.10

Git Submodules: Managing External Libraries

Embed third-party repositories inside your own project cleanly.

Module 2.11

Git Tagging & Releases: Versioning Your Project

Create annotated tags and manage semantic version releases.

Module 2.12

GitHub Codespaces & Dev Containers

Spin up cloud-based development environments directly from GitHub.

Module 2.13

GitHub Copilot: AI-Powered Productivity

Use AI code completion to accelerate your development workflow.

Module 2.14

Open Source Contribution: From Issue to Merged PR

Contribute to public repositories using the fork-and-PR workflow.

Module 2.15
Phase 3: GitHub Actions Basics

Introduction to GitHub Actions: Workflows, Jobs, and Steps

Uncover the fundamental building blocks of GitHub's CI/CD automation.

Module 3.1

Anatomy of a Workflow: YAML Syntax and Triggers

Learn how to write valid YAML and trigger actions on push, schedule, and more.

Module 3.2

Anatomy of a Workflow YAML File

Deep dive into every field of a workflow YAML — jobs, steps, runners, and env context.

Module 3.3

GitHub Actions Events & Triggers Explained

Master push, pull_request, schedule, workflow_dispatch and all other trigger types.

Module 3.4

Understanding Runners: GitHub-Hosted vs Self-Hosted

Choose the right runner strategy for cost, performance, and compliance.

Module 3.5

Using Market Actions: Checkout and Setup-Node

Leverage pre-built open source actions to avoid reinventing the wheel.

Module 3.6

Environment Variables & Secrets: Secure Configuration

Safely inject API keys, tokens, and configs into your automated jobs.

Module 3.7

GitHub Actions Secrets & Environments

Manage sensitive configuration at repository and environment levels.

Module 3.8
Phase 4: Scaling Workflows

Matrix Builds: Testing Across Multiple Versions and OS

Test your application across node versions and operating systems simultaneously.

Module 4.1

Parallel Execution & Matrix Strategies

Run jobs in parallel across multiple configurations to slash build times.

Module 4.2

Artifacts and Outputs: Passing Data Between Jobs

Upload build binaries and pass variables between separate workflow jobs.

Module 4.3

Using Artifacts Between Jobs

Share compiled binaries and test reports across dependent jobs in a workflow.

Module 4.4

GitHub Actions Caching Dependencies

Cache node_modules, pip packages, and build outputs to dramatically speed up workflows.

Module 4.5

Dependencies and Concurrency: Managing Build Queues

Optimize workflow execution time and prevent concurrent deployment collisions.

Module 4.6

Reusable Workflows & Composite Actions: DRY Your Automation

Reduce boilerplate by abstracting your pipeline into reusable components.

Module 4.7

Reusable Workflows & Composite Actions (Deep Dive)

Advanced patterns for sharing workflow logic across multiple repositories.

Module 4.8

GitHub Actions Environments & Approvals Rules

Control deployments with environment protection rules and required reviewers.

Module 4.9

Monitoring & Debugging Workflows

Debug failed runs, read logs, and add workflow telemetry for faster troubleshooting.

Module 4.10
Phase 5: CI/CD Patterns

Building a CI Pipeline: Linting, Formatting, and Testing

Automate code quality checks on every pull request.

Module 5.1

Continuous Integration: The Bulletproof Pipeline

Build a robust CI pipeline that catches bugs before they reach main.

Module 5.2

Continuous Delivery (CD): Deploying to Cloud Providers

Deploy your code to AWS, Vercel, or Heroku automatically.

Module 5.3

Continuous Deployment Strategies: Blue-Green & Canary

Ship with zero downtime using blue-green and canary deployment patterns.

Module 5.4

Deploying to AWS, Azure & GCP with Actions

Multi-cloud deployment workflows using official cloud provider actions.

Module 5.5

GitHub Environments & Protection Rules: Manual Approvals

Gate your production deployments with required manual approvals.

Module 5.6

Automated Versioning & Releases: Semantic Versioning

Automate semver bumping and changelog generation.

Module 5.7
Phase 6: Advanced Automations

Self-Hosted Runners: Building your own Infrastructure

Run enterprise workloads on your own VMs for cost and security compliance.

Module 6.1

Managing Self-Hosted Runner Security

Harden your self-hosted runners against supply chain and code execution attacks.

Module 6.2

Custom JavaScript Actions: Building your own Tooling

Write complex custom logic in Node.js for your CI pipelines.

Module 6.3

Building Custom JavaScript GitHub Actions

Step-by-step guide to packaging and publishing a custom JS action to the Marketplace.

Module 6.4

Creating Docker Container Actions

Package your CI tooling in Docker for reproducible, language-agnostic actions.

Module 6.5

Docker Container Actions: Environment Consistency

Encapsulate your custom actions inside reproducible Docker containers.

Module 6.6

GitHub Script: Using Octokit inside Actions

Interact with the GitHub API directly from your workflow files.

Module 6.7

GitHub Webhooks & Integrations

Trigger external systems and build event-driven integrations with GitHub webhooks.

Module 6.8
Phase 7: Security & Compliance

GitHub Advanced Security: Dependabot and CodeQL

Automate vulnerability scanning and dependency updates.

Module 7.1

Branch Protection & Repository Policies

Enforce required reviews and status checks to protect main branches.

Module 7.2

Hardening GitHub Actions Security

Prevent supply chain attacks, secret leakage, and privilege escalation in workflows.

Module 7.3

Securing GitHub Actions: Secrets Masking

Ensure sensitive data is never exposed in workflow logs or outputs.

Module 7.4

Securing GitHub Secrets & Environments

Best practices for secret scoping, rotation, and environment isolation.

Module 7.5

Governance & Compliance for Enterprise Actions

Policy enforcement, allowed actions lists, and audit trails for enterprise GitHub.

Module 7.6

Audit Logs & Webhooks: Monitoring and Integrations

Track enterprise activity and integrate GitHub events with external systems.

Module 7.7
Phase 8: Final Assessment

GitHub Mastery Final Assessment

Comprehensive 40-question assessment covering the full GitHub Mastery curriculum.

Module 8.1

GitHub Mastery Final Test: 20 Scenario-Based Questions

Evaluate your skills across Git, Collaboration, CI/CD, and Security.

Module 8.2

Master Your Workflows

Join the DevOps revolution. Complete all 31 modules to master GitHub and build robust, automated pipelines that deploy your code safely and reliably.

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