Learning GitHub Actions for DevOps CI/CD - GitHub_Artifacts

The video tutorial explains the concept of artifacts in GitHub workflows, highlighting their role in sharing data between jobs. It covers the process of uploading and downloading artifacts, emphasizing their importance in CICD pipelines. The tutorial also discusses the default retention period for artifacts and how it can be customized. By the end, viewers should understand how to effectively use artifacts to manage data across different jobs in a workflow.

What is an artifact in the context of a workflow?

• A type of error in the code

• A file or collection of files produced during a workflow run

• A tool for debugging code

• A type of software license

How can artifacts be used in CI/CD pipelines?

• To encrypt sensitive data

• To manage database connections

• To create user interfaces

• To store and deploy packages

What is the default retention period for artifacts on GitHub?

• 120 days

• 60 days

• 90 days

• 30 days

What action is used to download artifacts during a workflow run?

• Fetch artifact action

• Retrieve artifact action

• Download artifact action

• Upload artifact action

How can data be shared between multiple jobs in a workflow?

• By using environment variables

• By copying data manually

• By using global variables

• By uploading data as an artifact in one job and downloading it in another