Learning GitHub Actions for DevOps CI/CD - Developing GitHub Actions Workflow for Infra Deployment – Part 1

This lecture covers the creation of a GitHub Actions workflow to automate infrastructure deployment on Azure. It begins with setting up a YAML file in Visual Studio Code, followed by checking out code from a repository. The session then explains logging into Azure using GitHub Actions and concludes with deploying Bicep templates using ARM actions. The lecture emphasizes the importance of understanding basic actions and using the GitHub Marketplace for beginners.

What is the final goal of writing the workflow discussed in the lecture?

What is the significance of the subscription ID in the deployment process?

What parameters are required for deploying a Bicep template?

Why is it suggested to avoid hard coding values in the workflow?