Deploying .NET Apps to Azure with CI/CD

Modern Deployment Practices

Automated deployments are essential for modern software delivery. This guide covers setting up a complete CI/CD pipeline.

Prerequisites

• Azure subscription
• GitHub repository
• .NET application
• Azure App Service

GitHub Actions Workflow

name: Deploy to Azure
on:
  push:
    branches: [main]
jobs:
  deploy:
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
    steps:
      - uses: actions/checkout@v2
      - uses: actions/setup-dotnet@v1
      - run: dotnet build
      - run: dotnet test
      - run: dotnet publish -o ./publish
      - uses: azure/webapps-deploy@v2

Best Practices

• Use deployment slots
• Store secrets in GitHub Secrets
• Run tests before deployment
• Monitor with Application Insights

Conclusion

Automated deployments save time and reduce errors. Start simple and iterate.