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Automated code quality checks in CI/CD pipelines

Core Idea: GitHub Actions for linting automate code quality verification on pull requests and commits, ensuring consistent standards are maintained without requiring manual intervention.

Key Elements

• Key Features:

  • Automated linting on pull requests, pushes, or other events
  • Integration with GitHub's checks interface
  • Customizable workflows through YAML configuration
  • Matrix testing across multiple environments
  • Caching capabilities for faster linting runs
  • Detailed error reporting directly in pull requests

• Technical Specifications:

  • Defined in YAML files in .github/workflows/ directory
  • Runs in containerized environments
  • Supports major Node.js versions and package managers
  • Can be parallelized for larger codebases
  • Configurable triggers (pull requests, push, scheduled, etc.)

• Implementation Steps:

  1. Create a .github/workflows/ directory in your repository
  2. Add a YAML file (e.g., lint.yml) defining the workflow
  3. Configure the workflow triggers (on pull request, push, etc.)
  4. Set up the environment (Node.js version, package manager)
  5. Define the linting commands to run
  6. Commit and push the workflow file to enable the action

• Code Example:

# .github/workflows/lint.yml
name: Lint

on:
  pull_request:
    branches: [ main ]
  push:
    branches: [ main ]

jobs:
  lint:
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
    steps:
      - uses: actions/checkout@v3
      
      - name: Setup Node.js
        uses: actions/setup-node@v3
        with:
          node-version: '18'
          cache: 'npm'
      
      - name: Install dependencies
        run: npm ci
      
      - name: Run ESLint
        run: npm run lint

• Best Practices:
  • Add status badges to README.md
  • Configure fail-fast behavior for quick feedback
  • Use caching to speed up subsequent runs
  • Set appropriate timeout limits
  • Add annotations for better error visibility
  • Only run on relevant file changes using path filters

Connections

• Related Concepts: ESLint (tool run by the action), Continuous Integration (broader process that includes linting)
• Broader Context: DevOps Automation (part of automated development workflows)
• Applications: Pull Request Quality Gates (automated quality checks)
• Components: GitHub Actions (underlying platform), Docker Containers (execution environment)

References

1. GitHub Actions Documentation: https://docs.github.com/en/actions
2. "Continuous Integration with GitHub Actions" by GitHub Learning Lab
3. "JavaScript Testing and Automation" by Jason Palmer

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Sources:

• From: Syntax - Lint como un desarrollador senior con eslint + husky + lint staged + acciones de github