How to use GitHub Actions to deploy an application to your own server (after each commit)

In this post, we discuss the setup of continuous deployment of a website on a VPS using GitHub Actions. The author, Knowbee, meticulously outlines the steps to automate code updates, significantly speeding up the deployment process. A key aspect is configuring the right actions in GitHub that monitor the repository for code changes. Once these actions are defined, it becomes possible to seamlessly deploy updates directly to the server, eliminating the need for manual intervention. The article also includes examples and suggestions that can simplify the entire undertaking, highlighting considerations for security and server stability. Finally, the author encourages experimentation with custom configurations, which can yield additional benefits in the future.