Automating Development Workflows with C# and GitHub Actions: Build, Test, and Deploy .NET Applications with Powerful GitHub

Automating Development Workflows with C# and GitHub Actions: Build, Test, and Deploy .NET Applications with Powerful GitHub Actions Workflows
Master CI/CD for .NET Applications Using GitHub's Integrated Automation Platform

Are you tired of manually building, testing, and deploying your C# applications? Want to streamline your development workflow and ensure consistent, reliable releases? GitHub Actions provides a powerful, integrated solution for .NET developers—and this comprehensive guide shows you exactly how to harness its potential.

In "Automating Development Workflows with C# and GitHub Actions," you'll discover how to transform your development process by implementing professional CI/CD pipelines directly within your GitHub repositories. From basic builds to complex multi-environment deployments, this practical guide covers everything you need to automate your .NET workflows effectively.

What You'll Learn:

Set up your first GitHub Actions workflow for C# projects in minutes
Configure robust build and test pipelines for .NET applications
Implement code coverage reporting with Coverlet and ReportGenerator
Package and publish NuGet packages automatically
Deploy applications to Azure, AWS, Docker containers, and Linux servers
Secure your pipelines with proper secrets management
Optimize workflow performance with dependency caching and matrix builds
Create reusable workflows that save time and reduce duplication
Who This Book Is For: This book is perfect for .NET developers, DevOps engineers, and team leads who want to implement modern CI/CD practices. Whether you're new to automation or looking to migrate from Azure DevOps or Jenkins, you'll find practical, ready-to-use solutions throughout.

Inside the Book: Starting with GitHub Actions fundamentals, you'll quickly progress to .NET-specific implementations. You'll learn to build multi-targeted framework applications, run comprehensive test suites, and generate actionable code coverage reports.

The deployment section provides step-by-step instructions for releasing applications to various platforms—from Azure Web Apps to containerized environments. Real-world examples demonstrate how to implement zero-downtime deployments and handle environment-specific configurations.

Advanced chapters cover security best practices, performance optimization techniques, and sophisticated workflow patterns. You'll learn to implement approval gates, manage sensitive information properly, and build scalable pipelines that grow with your projects.

Throughout the book, you'll find complete YAML workflow examples, troubleshooting guides, and best practices derived from real-world experience with enterprise .NET applications.

Why GitHub Actions? GitHub Actions provides seamless integration with your source code, eliminating the need for external CI/CD systems. With its vast marketplace of pre-built actions and support for custom scripting, it offers unparalleled flexibility for automating .NET projects—all within the same platform where you manage your code.

The automation techniques in this book will help you:

Catch bugs earlier through automated testing
Ensure consistent build quality across your team
Reduce manual deployment errors
Speed up your release cycles
Focus more on development and less on repetitive tasks
Stop struggling with manual processes or complex CI/CD configurations. With "Automating Development Workflows with C# and GitHub Actions," you'll implement professional-grade automation that saves time, reduces errors, and elevates your development workflow to the next level.