CI/CD Fundamentals
Workflow
A workflow is a configurable automation defined in a repository that runs when an event occurs. In GitHub Actions, YAML files under .github/workflows specify triggers, jobs, permissions, and their dependencies.
Also known as: GitHub Actions workflow
Why it matters
Version-controlled automation lets reviewers inspect how repository changes will be validated.
Practical example
Keep pull-request validation separate from a manually approved release workflow.
Related terms
Sources
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