How to create a CI/CD for a Laravel application using GitHub Actions

The article provides a comprehensive guide on setting up a continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) process using GitHub Actions, focusing on a sample Laravel project. It explains how GitHub Actions can centralize code building, testing, and deployment without relying on external CI/CD services. The guide details the creation and configuration of workflows using YAML, with specific examples for running tests on pushes and pull requests, and deploying to staging and production environments based on branch-specific triggers. It also covers the integration of additional tools such as Deployer for managing deployments, and provides instructions on configuring server access through SSH keys and setting environment variables. The article emphasizes the modularity and automation benefits of using GitHub Actions for managing CI/CD processes, and encourages further exploration of additional features and customizations.