GitHub Actions CI/CD for Next.js: Test, Build, Deploy on Every Push

📰 Dev.to · Atlas Whoff

Learn to set up a CI/CD pipeline for Next.js using GitHub Actions to automate testing, building, and deployment on every push

intermediate Published 7 Apr 2026

Action Steps

Create a new GitHub Actions workflow using the Next.js workflow template
Configure the workflow to run tests on every push using Jest or another testing framework
Build the Next.js application using the 'npm run build' command
Deploy the application to a hosting platform like Vercel or Netlify using their respective GitHub Actions
Test the deployment by verifying the application is live and functioning as expected

Who Needs to Know This

Developers and DevOps teams can benefit from this pipeline to streamline their workflow and ensure consistent deployment of their Next.js applications

Key Insight

💡 GitHub Actions can be used to automate the testing, building, and deployment of Next.js applications on every push, reducing manual effort and increasing efficiency