GitHub Actions Academy

Secrets and Variables

Separate configuration from sensitive values and scope access tightly.

Learning outcomes

What you should be able to explain and demonstrate

01

Use environments

Explain the principle, apply it to a realistic system and identify the operational trade-offs.

02

Limit secret exposure

Explain the principle, apply it to a realistic system and identify the operational trade-offs.

03

Prefer OIDC where possible

Explain the principle, apply it to a realistic system and identify the operational trade-offs.