Learning GitHub Actions for DevOps CI/CD - Exploring Workflow Components – Events

The video tutorial explains GitHub Action Workflows, detailing how they are defined, triggered, and managed. It covers the creation of workflows using templates, cloning repositories, and editing workflows locally. The tutorial also discusses various events that can trigger workflows, including manual triggers and external events.

What is a GitHub Action Workflow primarily used for?

• To delete branches

• To create new repositories

• To automate tasks in a repository

• To manage user permissions

Where are workflows defined in a GitHub repository?

• In the README file

• In the GitHub Actions tab

• In the .github/workflows directory

• In the main branch

What is a common use case for GitHub Action Workflows?

• To create new GitHub accounts

• To manage user roles

• To automate deployment processes

• To delete repositories

What is the benefit of using pre-made workflow templates?

• They are always free to use

• They eliminate the need for any coding

• They help avoid rework by providing ready-to-use solutions

• They automatically update themselves

Why might you want to clone a GitHub repository to your local machine?

• To automatically merge branches

• To delete the repository

• To edit workflows with more comfort and readability

• To increase the repository's visibility

Which tool is mentioned for editing workflows locally?

• Sublime Text

• Atom

• Notepad++

• Visual Studio Code

What is an event in the context of GitHub Action Workflows?

• A new branch creation

• A specific activity in a repository that triggers a workflow

• A scheduled meeting

• A GitHub notification

Which of the following can trigger a GitHub Action Workflow?

• A user logging in

• A new issue being opened

• A repository being starred

• A comment being liked

How can you manually trigger a GitHub Action Workflow?

• By starring the repository

• By sending an email

• By using a REST API call

• By creating a new branch

What is the purpose of using filters in workflow triggers?

• To automatically update workflows

• To increase the speed of workflow execution

• To enhance the visual appearance of workflows

• To restrict workflow execution to specific conditions