GitHub Actions

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This project is part of the liveProject series PowerShell and GitHub Actions
prerequisites
Intermediate PowerShell • writing PowerShell functions • basic of Git • understanding REST API and Invoke-WebRequest command • implementing functionality from documentation • basic YAML
skills learned
organizing module’s source code • using module manifest • using ModuleBuilder • creating build pipeline with GitHub Actions
Kamil Procyszyn
1 week · 6-8 hours per week · INTERMEDIATE
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You’re the IT Developer for Rocinante, a company looking to unite its scattered IT scripts and tools into one GitHub platform. To make this easier, you’ll build a GitHub management module with PowerShell, with automatic building implemented as a GitHub action. You’ll first build your module locally, then implement a CI/CD pipeline using GitHub’s built-in DevOps tools.

This project is designed for learning purposes and is not a complete, production-ready application or solution.

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project author

Kamil Procyszyn
Kamil Procyszyn is a PowerShell developer focused on business automation. He has spoken at the PsDayUk conference, has a PowerShell-focused YouTube channel, and created a PowerShell course. He holds several Microsoft MCSA and Azure certifications, such as Windows Server 2012 and DevOps Engineer Expert. In addition, Kamil preaches DevOps and agile methodologies as a Certified SAFe Practitioner.

prerequisites

Designed for intermediate PowerShell developers who have already begun crafting their own PowerShell tools, this liveProject offers a gateway to elevate your skills to the next level.


TOOLS
  • Intermediate PowerShell
  • Basic Git
TECHNIQUES
  • Basics of REST APIs and how to use the Invoke-WebRequest cmdlet
  • Implement functionality from GitHub documentation

you will learn

In this liveProject, you’ll construct a robust PowerShell module dedicated to GitHub repository management. Utilize the powerful DevOps tools available on GitHub, specifically GitHub Actions, to build and optimize your module seamlessly.


  • Creating a PowerShell module with a manifest
  • Organizing source files following PowerShell community standards
  • Using the GitHub REST API with PowerShell
  • Developing a CI/CD pipeline to build modules automatically

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