A workflow file in GitHub Actions is a YAML file that defines a set of jobs and steps to automate tasks. These files are stored in the .github/workflows directory of your repository.

Basic Structure

name: <workflow-name>  
on:  
  - <event-type>  
jobs:  
  <job-id>:  
    runs-on: <os-type>  
    steps:  
      - <action-or-script>

🛠️ Use on to trigger workflows (e.g., push, pull_request).
💡 runs-on specifies the environment (e.g., ubuntu-latest).

Common Keywords

Keyword Description
name Workflow name (required)
jobs List of jobs (required)
steps Individual tasks within a job
env Environment variables

Example

📄 View a sample workflow file to see how to define a CI/CD pipeline.

workflow_file_structure
github_actions_keywords

For deeper understanding, check our guide on GitHub Actions basics. 🚀