SGV Linux Users Group Monthly Meeting - GitHub Actions

Talk By Carlos Meza
Subject: Pydantic GitHub Actions

Agenda (subject to change)
6:30 pm Gather, mingle, and (possibly) order dinner.
7:05 pm Announcements
7:30 pm Talk Starts
8:30 pm Question/Answers and more mingling?

Speaker Bio:
Carlos is a Python enthusiast and a DevOps practitioner with several years of experience in automation, developer experience, and cloud-native technologies. He organizes DevOpsDays Los Angeles, a community-driven event that brings together DevOps professionals from different backgrounds and industries. He recently attended PyCon 2023, where he met Sebastián Ramírez, the creator of FastAPI, who inspired him to explore the possibilities of using Python for GitHub Actions.

Abstract:
GitHub Actions are a powerful way to automate workflows and integrate with other tools and services. In this presentation, you will learn how to create GitHub Actions using everyone's favorite language, Python. You will learn the basics of GitHub Actions, such as creating a workflow file, triggering a workflow, and setting up secrets. You will also learn how to use Python scripts and modules in your workflows and manage dependencies and packages. By the end of this presentation, you will have a solid understanding of how to use Python to create GitHub Actions that are robust, maintainable, and easy to use.

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SGVLUG is one of the oldest and most active Linux User Groups in the Greater Los Angeles area. In addition to Linux, the group also shares interests in other free and open source software, all forms of technology, and the discussion of issues that arise with the these new tools, such as privacy rights. SGVLUG attracts members from throughout LA County including Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank, and eastward throughout the San Gabriel Valley. Our members include software developers, system administrators, hardware engineers, and software users of all levels of experience. Many work in the technology field as employees, contractors or consultants, and enjoy the learning and networking opportunities available from the group. We also have many members that serve as volunteers of their time and skills at various local events, including the annual Southern California Linux Expo (SCaLE).