---
title: Creating an example workflow
intro: 'In this tutorial, you''ll learn how to create a basic workflow that is triggered by a push event.'
versions:
  fpt: '*'
  ghes: '*'
  ghec: '*'
type: tutorial
topics:
  - Actions
  - Workflows
shortTitle: Create an example workflow
layout: inline
redirect_from:
  - /actions/use-cases-and-examples/creating-an-example-workflow
  - /actions/tutorials/creating-an-example-workflow
---

## Introduction

This guide shows you how to create a basic workflow that is triggered when code is pushed to your repository.

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> [!IMPORTANT] For more information about best practices for securing your workflows and secure use of {% data variables.product.prodname_actions %} features, see [AUTOTITLE](/actions/reference/secure-use-reference#writing-workflows).

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