Workflow YAML, triggers, jobs, runners, secrets, caching, matrix builds, artifacts and reusable workflows.
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- Where must workflow files be located in a GitHub repository?
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.github/workflows/ directory- What is the file extension for a GitHub Actions workflow?
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.yml or .yaml- Which top-level keyword defines the list of jobs in a workflow?
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jobs- What does the 'on' keyword specify in a workflow file?
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The events that trigger the workflow- Which trigger event fires when code is pushed to a branch?
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push- Which trigger event fires when a pull request is opened or updated?
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pull_request- What trigger event allows a workflow to run on a cron schedule?
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schedule- Which trigger allows manual workflow execution from the Actions tab?
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workflow_dispatch- What keyword specifies the machine type where a job runs?
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runs-on- Name three default GitHub-hosted runner operating systems.
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ubuntu-latest, windows-latest, macos-latest- What type of runner is self-managed and runs on your own hardware?
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self-hosted runner- What keyword defines the ordered list of commands or actions in a job?
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steps- Which keyword in a step executes a command directly on the runner?
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run- Which keyword in a step references an action from the marketplace?
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uses- What is the most common action used to access the repository code?
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actions/checkout
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