github-actions-patterns

What problem does it solve?

This Skill standardizes and accelerates the creation of CI/CD workflows by providing reusable GitHub Actions pattern templates for common tasks, reducing boilerplate and promoting best practices.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Reusable Workflows: Create and reference modular workflows that can be called from multiple repositories to enforce consistent CI/CD processes.
• Matrix Builds & Caching: Patterns for matrix testing across Node.js versions and OS, with built-in caching strategies to speed up pipelines.
• Environments, Secrets & Deployment: Guidance for managing environments, secrets, and secure deployment pipelines across staging and production.
• Use Case: Imagine onboarding a new Node.js project. Apply these patterns to quickly set up linting, type checks, tests, and automated deployments with minimal boilerplate.

Quick Start

Use the patterns to scaffold a new GitHub Actions CI workflow in your repository, starting with a basic lint and test workflow.