You have a GitHub repository that contains workflows. The workflows contain steps that execute predefined actions. Each action has one or more versions. You need to request the specific version of an

The correct answer is A. the SHA-based hashes B. the tag D. the branch. We strongly recommend that you include the version of the action you are using by specifying a Git ref, SHA, or Docker tag. If you don't specify a version, it could break your workflows or cause unexpected behavior when the action owner publishes an update. Using the commit SHA o

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Question

You have a GitHub repository that contains workflows. The workflows contain steps that execute predefined actions. Each action has one or more versions. You need to request the specific version of an action to execute. Which three attributes can you use to identify the version? Each correct answer presents a complete solution. NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.

Options

Athe SHA-based hashes
Bthe tag
Cthe runner
Dthe branch
Ethe serial

How the community answered

(30 responses)

A
70% (21)
C
20% (6)
E
10% (3)

Explanation

We strongly recommend that you include the version of the action you are using by specifying a Git ref, SHA, or Docker tag. If you don't specify a version, it could break your workflows or cause unexpected behavior when the action owner publishes an update. Using the commit SHA of a released action version is the safest for stability and security. If the action publishes major version tags, you should expect to receive critical fixes and security patches while still retaining compatibility. Note that this behavior is at the discretion of the action's Using the default branch of an action may be convenient, but if someone releases a new major version with a breaking change, your workflow could break. https://docs.github.com/en/actions/using-workflows/workflow-syntax-for-github-actions

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#GitHub Actions versioning#SHA hash pinning#branch reference#action version

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