About This Domain
Domain 1 — Author and Manage Workflows — accounts for 20–25% of the GH-ACTIONS certification exam. This domain evaluates your understanding of workflow triggers (push, pr, schedule, workflow_dispatch, workflow_call), job dependencies, matrix strategy, and conditional logic, expressions, contexts, and environment files (github_env, github_output), and related concepts. Creating, structuring, and maintaining workflows.
What You'll Be Tested On
- Workflow triggers (push, PR, schedule, workflow_dispatch, workflow_call)
- Job dependencies, matrix strategy, and conditional logic
- Expressions, contexts, and environment files (GITHUB_ENV, GITHUB_OUTPUT)
- Caching and artifact management
- Reusable workflows and YAML anchors
Key GitHub Features in This Domain
Study Strategy for Domain 1
While 20–25% might seem like a smaller portion, every point counts toward the passing score.
Exam Tips for Domain 1
Master YAML syntax, triggers, job configuration, and data passing between jobs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions come from Domain 1?
Domain 1 (Author and Manage Workflows) makes up 20–25% 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 Manage 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 Manage Workflows (20–25%), Consume and Troubleshoot Workflows (15–20%), Author and Maintain Actions (15–20%), Manage GitHub Actions for the Enterprise (20–25%), Secure and Optimize Automation (10–15%).
Practice Domain 1 Questions
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