How to Deploy to Different Firebase Environments Using Github Actions and w9jds/firebase-action

Описание: Learn how to set up CI for your Angular project using Github Actions to deploy to multiple Firebase environments. This guide will simplify the deployment process to staging and production branches.
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Deploying to Different Firebase Environments Using Github Actions

Setting up Continuous Integration (CI) for your Angular project can be a daunting task, especially when you are dealing with multiple environments like staging and production. If you are looking for a way to automate your deployment to Firebase using Github Actions, you've come to the right place. In this guide, we'll explore how to effectively use the w9jds/firebase-action to deploy to different Firebase environments based on the branch you push to.

The Problem

Imagine you’re working on an Angular project that's hosted on Firebase, but you need to deploy to two separate environments:

Staging: For testing new features and bugs patches.

Production: For the live application that users interact with.

You’ve set up your Github repository, but your environment deployments are not functioning as expected. When deploying from your dev branch, you encounter the following error:

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This indicates that Firebase cannot determine which project to deploy to because the correct project alias is not specified. So, what’s the solution?

The Solution

To resolve this issue and successfully deploy to the correct Firebase environment, you need to modify the deployment command in your Github Actions workflow. Here’s how to set it up:

1. Modify Your Deployment Script

Instead of specifying the deployment command as --only hosting:staging, use the --project flag to explicitly indicate which project environment to target. The correct command should look like this:

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2. Example GitHub Actions Workflow

Here's an updated example of your GitHub Actions configuration for deploying to different Firebase environments:

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3. Explanation of Key Sections

on: Specifies the branches that will trigger the workflow.

jobs: Defines different jobs. You have a build job that installs dependencies, builds your project, and archives the artifact.

deploy: This job will deploy your built application to Firebase. By using --project, you instruct Firebase on which specific environment to target.

Conclusion

By following these adjustments in your GitHub Actions workflow, you will successfully deploy to different Firebase environments based on the branch pushed. This setup will streamline your CI process for both staging and production, allowing for efficient testing and live deployments.

Key Takeaways

Always specify the project using --project <alias> for Firebase deployments.

Use environment secrets for secure handling of authentication tokens.

Now you are equipped with the knowledge to deploy your Angular project efficiently across different Firebase environments using GitHub Actions. Happy coding!