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GitHub Actions for Side Projects: Add CI in 15 Minutes

HireAI Career TeamPublished: Mar 24, 20266 min read

The 3-Step CI Pipeline Blueprint

Create `.github/workflows/ci.yml` in your repository: 1. Trigger on every `push` and `pull_request` to `main`. 2. Run automated lint checks (`npm run lint`). 3. Execute unit test suites (`npm run test`). 4. Add the resulting green "Passing" badge to your repository README.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are GitHub Actions free for public repositories?

Yes! GitHub provides unlimited free CI minutes for public open-source repositories.