Minimal workflow file

yaml

name: CI

on:
  push:
    branches: [main]
  pull_request:

jobs:
  test:
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
    steps:
      - uses: actions/checkout@v4
      - run: echo "Hello from GitHub Actions"

Explanation

Workflows live under `.github/workflows/*.yml` and define triggers, jobs, and steps.

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Name a workflow clearly

Use a descriptive workflow name.

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Run on push to selected branches

Trigger on pushes to specific branches.

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Run on pull requests

Trigger on pull requests for review pipelines.

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Add a manual run button

Enable workflow_dispatch for manual execution.

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Manual run with inputs

Prompt for environment or other runtime parameters.

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Run on a cron schedule

Schedule workflows using cron syntax in UTC.

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