Domain 4 · 10–15% of Exam

Apply Modern Development Practices

GitHub products and modern development tools.

About This Domain

Domain 4 — Apply Modern Development Practices — accounts for 10–15% of the GH-FOUND certification exam. This domain evaluates your understanding of github actions (ci/cd basics), github codespaces, github copilot, and related concepts. GitHub products and modern development tools.

What You'll Be Tested On

  • GitHub Actions (CI/CD basics)
  • GitHub Codespaces
  • GitHub Copilot
  • GitHub Packages and Pages
  • Inner source practices

Key GitHub Features in This Domain

Study Strategy for Domain 4

While 10–15% might seem like a smaller portion, every point counts toward the passing score.

Exam Tips for Domain 4

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Know what each GitHub product does at a high level — Actions, Codespaces, Copilot.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions come from Domain 4?

Domain 4 (Apply Modern Development Practices) makes up 10–15% of the GH-FOUND exam.

What should I focus on for Domain 4?

Key features include GitHub Products.

How should I prepare for Apply Modern Development Practices questions?

Review key topics, then practice with domain-specific questions focusing on real-world scenarios.

What's the best order to study GH-FOUND domains?

Start with highest-weighted: Understand Git and GitHub Basics (25–30%), Working with GitHub Repositories (10–15%), Collaborate Using GitHub (10–15%), Apply Modern Development Practices (10–15%), Manage Projects with GitHub (5–10%), Understand Privacy, Security, and Administration (10–15%), Explore the GitHub Community (5–10%).

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