In this blog, we’ll walk through the process of setting up a Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment (CD) pipeline for a Python Flask application using GitHub Actions. GitHub Actions allows you to automate workflows directly in your GitHub repository.

What is GitHub Actions?

• • GitHub Actions is a feature provided by GitHub that enables you to automate workflows directly within your GitHub repository.
  • It allows you to define custom workflows using YAML syntax, which are triggered by events like code pushes, pull requests, or other repository activities.

By setting up CI/CD pipeline with GitHub Actions, you ensure that your Flask application undergoes automated testing and, if successful, is automatically deployed . This helps maintain code quality, catch issues early, and streamline the release process.

Uploading your Flask app along with the Dockerfile to GitHub :

Follow these steps:

1. Create a GitHub Account: If you don’t have a GitHub account, create one at GitHub. Follow this tutorial for more information [link]
2. Create a New Repository:
   • Log in to your GitHub account.
   • Click on the “+” sign in the top right corner and choose “New repository.”
   • Fill in the repository name, description, and other details.
   • Initialize this repository with a README – README.md file should contain information that helps users and contributors understand your project
   • Choose .gitignore template for Python because that is the technology you are using

To edit the README on GitHub:

1. Click on the “README.md” file.
2. On the top-right of the README, you’ll see a pencil icon. Click on it to enter the edit mode.
3. Make your changes.
4. Add a commit message to describe your changes.

1. Set Up Git Locally:
   • Install Git on your local machine if you haven’t already.
   • Open a terminal and navigate to your project directory.
2. Initialize a Git Repository:
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   git init

3. Add Your Files to the Repository:
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   git add .

4. Commit Your Changes:
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   git commit -m "Initial commit"

5. Connect to GitHub:
   • On your GitHub repository page, you’ll find a section called “Quick setup.”
   • Copy the URL under “…or push an existing repository from the command line.”
6. Push to GitHub:
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   git remote add origin <paste_your_repository_url>
git branch -M main
git push -u origin main

7. Verify on GitHub:
   • Visit your GitHub repository. You should see your code and files there.