Using GitHub Actions for Continuous Integration & .NET App Deployments

In this comprehensive tutorial, we will guide you through the process of enabling continuous integration, deployment, hosting, and Lets Encrypt HTTPS configuration for an existing ServiceStack project using the mix template for GitHub Actions. Continuous integration and deployment are crucial aspects of modern software development practices, ensuring that your code is always up-to-date, thoroughly tested, and readily deployable. By leveraging the power of GitHub Actions and ServiceStack's mix support, you can easily automate your workflows, save time, and reduce the chances of human error, all while maintaining a high level of security and performance for your applications.

To begin, we will demonstrate how to integrate GitHub Actions into your ServiceStack project, taking advantage of the platform's mix templates. This will enable you to create a seamless, automated pipeline for your application, from building and testing to deployment and hosting. Additionally, we will show you how to configure Lets Encrypt HTTPS for your project, ensuring secure and encrypted communication between your application and end-users. By following this tutorial, you will learn how to harness the capabilities of GitHub Actions and ServiceStack mix templates to enhance your project's efficiency, security, and overall quality, enabling you to focus on what truly matters—developing and maintaining outstanding applications.

00:00 Intro
01:42 Prerequisites
02:01 Create repository
02:30 Using `x mix`
03:40 Hosting setup
04:52 Server setup
05:24 Repository setup
06:50 Create release
07:39 Closing