# Use GitHub Actions to Test a Laravel and Next App
## 1. Separate backend and frontend jobs
Run PHP and Node jobs independently so failures are easy to read. Cache Composer and npm dependencies to keep builds fast.
## 2. Use real environment files
Create CI-safe environment variables for database, app key, API URL, and frontend URL. Never copy production secrets into the workflow.
## 3. Block risky merges
Require the workflow on pull requests. A failed migration, lint error, or broken build should stop the merge before deployment.
## Checklist
- Confirm the input data is safe to process.
- Keep a human review path for uncertain results.
- Measure the workflow before adding more automation.
Good CI is boring: it repeats the same checks every time and makes regressions visible early.
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