Video description
Run Python in GitHub Action LessonLearn how to run Python scripts in GitHub Actions
Learn how to run Python scripts on GitHub Actions! This allows you to handle logic that might be a bit more complex, like setting conditional behavior based on results.
I'll show you how in this GitHub Actions lesson for beginners so that you can use this in your own repository easily. Example repo in the lesson resources.
Although GitHub actions is powerful as-is, it can get complicated when consuming inputs from other sources like an HTTP request providing JSON output.
Imagine a scenario where, depending on the JSON output of an HTTP request you have to do an API call. You might be able to do this with a specialized action or workflow, but with Python it might be easier.
Learning ObjectivesIn this lesson you will learn:
- How to run a Python script with GitHub Actions
- Create a Python script that can be executed from an Action
- Consume Action Secrets in the Python script
- Explore other ways to install dependencies if needed
Useful Resources
Table of Contents
Lesson 1
“Python In Github Actions”