Git Multi-Branch Deployment

About

Streamline the creation of robust deployment architectures where Git branches automatically sync to specific web server environments. This skill provides a comprehensive roadmap for setting up dedicated Git users, configuring SSH access, and scripting post-receive hooks that trigger immediate deployments upon pushing code. It covers essential infrastructure tasks including Nginx/Apache server block configuration, SSL certificate generation, and permission management, ensuring a seamless workflow from a local commit to a live environment across multiple branches like main and development.

Key Features

• Web server and virtual host setup for multiple environments
• Comprehensive SSH and user authentication configuration
• Self-signed SSL certificate generation for secure staging
• Deployment verification and end-to-end testing strategies
• Automated post-receive hook creation for branch-specific deployments
• 16 GitHub stars

Use Cases

• Implementing automated web content updates triggered by branch pushes
• Setting up a private Git-based deployment pipeline over SSH
• Establishing automated staging and production environments on a single web server