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Mastering GitHub Actions
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Commit statuses provide a way to inform users about the state of a particular commit, especially in the context of CI/CD. On GitHub, these statuses are often linked with various checks from third-party tools or services such as CI/CD systems, linting tools, and more. With the advent of GitHub Actions, this mechanism has become increasingly important. Let’s look at it now in more detail.
At its core, a commit status is a visual indicator tied to a specific commit in a repository. It gives information about external processes connected to that commit, such as build processes, tests, or code analyses. For instance, if you’ve set up a CI system, the status can indicate whether the commit has passed all tests or if issues need addressing.
When used, they are visible in two places within GitHub: