GITHUB-ACTIONS · Question #61
You need to trigger a workflow using the GitHub API for activity that happens outside of GitHub. Which workflow event do you use?
The correct answer is D. repository_dispatch. The repository_dispatch event allows you to trigger a workflow in response to external activity. It is commonly used when you need to trigger a workflow from outside GitHub, such as from another system or service, by sending a request to the GitHub API. This event provides…
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You need to trigger a workflow using the GitHub API for activity that happens outside of GitHub. Which workflow event do you use?
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- Acheck_suite
- Bworkflow_run
- Cdeployment
- Drepository_dispatch
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- C4% (1)
- D92% (22)
Explanation
The repository_dispatch event allows you to trigger a workflow in response to external activity. It is commonly used when you need to trigger a workflow from outside GitHub, such as from another system or service, by sending a request to the GitHub API. This event provides flexibility to integrate with various external systems and trigger workflows in a GitHub repository.
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