Build & Brew: Automating Rollup Development via CI/CD with GitHub Actions - Gabe Smadi (Infura)

In this workshop, Gabe Smadi from Infura provides practical guidance on implementing continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) for smart contracts deployed on rollups. The session focuses on streamlining the development process when building applications on Espresso-integrated rollups, with emphasis on establishing reliable deployment pipelines.

Gabe led this workshop on March 13, 2025, as part of Espresso's $100K Build & Brew Hackathon. Hackers have until March 31 to register and submit their projects. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/build-n-brew

Key Points Covered:
How to leverage existing boilerplates like Scaffold-ETH to speed up development instead of building from scratch
Setting up smart contract frameworks to interact with locally deployed rollups
Implementing continuous integration pipelines to ensure code quality as teams collaborate
Automating deployment processes for testnet environments while maintaining manual control for mainnet
Troubleshooting common connection issues when working with local rollup environments
Using ngrok tunneling as a workaround for complex AWS deployments during hackathons
Practical tips for setting up GitHub Actions for smart contract testing and deployment

Learn more about Espresso's Build & Brew Hackathon: https://tinyurl.com/build-n-brew
Learn more about Espresso: https://espresso.com
Learn more about Infura: https://www.infura.io/