About This Domain
Domain 1 — Author and Maintain Workflows — accounts for 40% of the GH-ACTIONS certification exam. This domain evaluates your understanding of workflow triggers (push, pr, schedule, workflow_dispatch), job dependencies and matrix strategy, expressions and contexts (${{ }}), and related concepts. Creating and managing workflows.
What You'll Be Tested On
- Workflow triggers (push, PR, schedule, workflow_dispatch)
- Job dependencies and matrix strategy
- Expressions and contexts (${{ }})
- Caching and artifacts
- Reusable workflows
Key GitHub Features in This Domain
Study Strategy for Domain 1
At 40% of the exam, this is the highest-weighted domain — invest proportionally more study time here.
Exam Tips for Domain 1
This is 40% — master YAML syntax, triggers, and job configuration.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions come from Domain 1?
Domain 1 (Author and Maintain Workflows) makes up 40% of the GH-ACTIONS exam.
What should I focus on for Domain 1?
Key features include Workflow Syntax.
How should I prepare for Author and Maintain Workflows questions?
Review key topics, then practice with domain-specific questions focusing on real-world scenarios.
What's the best order to study GH-ACTIONS domains?
Start with highest-weighted: Author and Maintain Workflows (40%), Consume Workflows (20%), Author and Maintain Actions (20%), Manage GitHub Actions Features (20%).
Practice Domain 1 Questions
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