BartMassey / BartMassey/github-actions-for-ci

A workflow for the entire team

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# Custom workflow

Now that we've learned how to quickly set up CI, let's try a more realistic use case.

Our fictional team has a custom workflow that goes beyond the template we've used so far. We would like the following features:

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**Test against multiple targets** so that we know if our supported operating systems and Node.js versions are working

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**Dedicated test job** so that we can separate out build from test details

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**Access to build artifacts** so that we can deploy them to a target environment

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**Branch protections** so that the `master` branch can't be deleted or inadvertently broken

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**Required reviews** so that any pull requests are double checked by teammates

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**Obvious approvals** so we can merge quickly and potentially automate merges and deployments

## Step 7: Create a custom GitHub Actions workflow

Can GitHub Actions support this workflow? Let's find out. We'll tackle some of the changes to the existing workflow file first.

### :keyboard: Activity: Edit the existing workflow with new build targets

1. Edit your [existing workflow](https://github.com/BartMassey/github-actions-for-ci/edit/master/.github/workflows/node.js.yml) file in a new branch
2. In that file, target versions `12.x` and `14.x` of Node, only
3. Open a new pull request titled **Improve CI** for your change.

I'll respond when you open the pull request.

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Research direction

Open the existing workflow at .github/workflows/node.js.yml and review how its current build targets are configured. Update the workflow to target only Node.js versions 12.x and 14.x, then open a pull request titled “Improve CI” to confirm the requested workflow change is complete.

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Assessment

Tech stack
github-actions, javascript, node.js
Domain
ci-cd, devops
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Clearly specified
Newbie friendliness
65/100

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