Learning GitHub Actions for DevOps CI/CD - Exploring Workflow Components – Job, Step, and Runner

The video tutorial explains the concept of runners, steps, and jobs in GitHub Actions. It covers how steps are executed in order, the role of actions, and how jobs can run in parallel or have dependencies. The tutorial also discusses creating custom actions, using scripts, and provides a practical example of a workflow with multiple jobs and dependencies.

What is the primary function of a runner in GitHub Actions?

• To store data between steps

• To manage job dependencies

• To run workflows when triggered

• To execute multiple jobs simultaneously

How can job dependencies be configured in GitHub Actions?

• By using a script to manage dependencies

• By using a special runner

• By defining dependencies in the job configuration

• By running all jobs in parallel

What is the benefit of using actions in GitHub workflows?

• They allow for manual intervention in workflows

• They reduce repetitive code and simplify workflows

• They are only available for premium users

• They increase the execution time of workflows

Where can you find actions to use in your GitHub workflows?

• In the GitHub dashboard

• In the GitHub repository

• In the GitHub settings

• In the GitHub marketplace

What is a self-hosted runner?

• A runner that automatically updates itself

• A runner hosted on your own infrastructure

• A runner provided by GitHub for free

• A runner that can execute multiple jobs at once

What should you do if you have a specific command that is not available as an action?

• Use a different runner

• Wait for GitHub to release an action

• Skip the step entirely

• Write a custom script using your scripting knowledge

What happens if a job in a workflow does not have any steps?

• The job will run with default steps

• An error will occur

• The job will be skipped

• The workflow will run without errors