KubeActions - N0.1 Kubernetes Deployment Tool
Tags: githubhack23, githubactions, go, kubernetes
Published: 2023-05-20 20:55:45

## Continuous Deployment Action for Kubernetes Environments [dev, test, staging, prod]

### Category Submission:
DIY Deployments: Improve the deployment process for open-source projects.

### App Release Link

[Release Kubernete](https://github.com/Taiwrash/kubeaction/releases/tag/kubernetes)

### Description:
The Continuous Deployment Action for Kubernetes Environments is a GitHub Action that automates the deployment process for Go applications to multiple Kubernetes environments. It simplifies the CI/CD pipeline by providing a reusable and customisable workflow to deploy your application to different environments such as test, stage, and production.

The action utilises the power of Kubernetes and GitHub Actions to streamline the deployment process. It includes the necessary scripts and configuration files to deploy the application to the desired Kubernetes clusters and namespaces.

### Link to Source Code:
[GitHub Repository](https://github.com/Taiwrash/kubeaction)

### Permissive License:
MIT License

## Background
The motivation behind building this action was to enhance the deployment process for Go applications in Kubernetes environments. As a developer, I found myself spending significant time configuring and managing deployment scripts for different environments. This action aims to simplify and automate the deployment workflow, enabling developers to focus more on writing code and less on manual deployment tasks.

## How I Built It
I leveraged GitHub Actions, Go programming language, and Kubernetes to build this action. The action is written in Go and utilises the power of the Kubernetes command-line tool (`kubectl`) to interact with the Kubernetes clusters.

Here are the key components of the action:

1. **GitHub Actions Workflow**: The main entry point of the action is the workflow defined in the `.github/workflows/<name_of_your_choice.yml>` file. It triggers pushes to the main branch and sets up the environment for the deployment.

2. **Go Application**: The Go application contains the deployment logic specific to each environment. It uses environment variables to determine the target environment and executes the necessary Kubernetes commands to deploy the application.

3. **Deployment Scripts**: The deployment scripts, located in the `scripts` directory, provide the necessary commands to deploy the application to different environments. Each script interacts with the Go application, passing the target environment and triggering the deployment process.

4. **Kubernetes Manifests**: The `Kubernetes` directory includes the Kubernetes manifests (`test. yaml`, `stage. yaml`, `production. yaml`) required for deploying the application to the respective environments. These manifests can be customised to match the specific requirements of the application.

I learned how to integrate Go with GitHub Actions and Kubernetes during the development process. I also gained a deeper understanding of CI/CD processes and best practices for deploying applications to Kubernetes environments.

### Additional Resources/Info
- [GitHub Actions Documentation](https://docs.github.com/en/actions)
- [Kubernetes Documentation](https://kubernetes.io/docs/home/)

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This article summarises the Continuous Deployment Action for Kubernetes Environments, a GitHub Action designed to simplify and automate the deployment process for Go applications in Kubernetes clusters. The action streamlines the deployment workflow, allowing developers to focus on writing code rather than managing complex deployment scripts.

The source code, deployment scripts, and Kubernetes manifests are available in the GitHub repository. Feel free to explore, customise, and contribute to the project.

By leveraging the power of GitHub Actions and Kubernetes, this action empowers developers to achieve efficient and reliable deployments across multiple environments. Let's embrace automation and enhance our deployment processes!

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or suggestions. Happy deploying!

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