copilot_dev/.github/skills/engineering/cicd/github-actions/SKILL.md
# GitHub Actions CI/CD Basics ## When to use - You need to build a pipeline or troubleshoot a failing workflow - You want quality gates (lint/tests/docs) enforced on PRs - You need a minimal, reliable “fast checks” stage ## Workflow 1) Identify pipeline intent: - PR checks vs main branch release 2) Standard jobs: - build, unit tests, lint/format, docs quality 3) Use caching carefully: - restore keys, avoid stale artifacts 4) Fail-fast rules: - small fast jobs on PR - separate
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# Tech Watch (Weekly Digest) ## When to use - You want a weekly digest on selected topics (dotnet, k8s/aks, observability, security, LLM tooling). ## Workflow 1) Define topics and priority order. 2) Collect primary sources (release notes, official docs, papers). 3) Summarize: what changed + why it matters. 4) Propose 1–3 experiments to try next week. ## Outputs - Weekly digest (Markdown) - Experiments list (1–3) with expected payoff - Source list (primary preferred)
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# Innovation Sprint ## When to use - You need new ideas or alternative designs. - You want a short, structured ideation session. ## Workflow 1) Clarify constraints and success criteria. 2) Generate 8–12 ideas quickly (no filtering). 3) Cluster similar ideas and pick top 3. 4) For top 3: define value, feasibility, risks, and a 1–2h spike plan. ## Outputs - Idea list - Top 3 shortlist + tradeoffs - Spike plan for each shortlisted idea
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# VS Code (Copilot Dev Framework Usage) ## When to use - You need to ensure Copilot Dev Framework is loaded correctly in VS Code. - You want best practices for working with prompts, agents, and skills. ## Workflow 1) Bootstrap integration - run `copilot_dev/bootstrap/bootstrap.ps1` or `.sh` 2) Reload - Reload window after bootstrap 3) Discoverability - use `/route` to select agent/prompt/skill - verify prompts appear in the slash command list 4) Multi-root workspaces - ensure
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# Postman (API Collections) ## When to use - You want repeatable API request collections with environments. - You want to validate API contract behavior manually or in CI. ## Workflow 1) Organize collections by domain 2) Use environments for base URLs and auth tokens 3) Add tests - status code assertions, schema checks where possible 4) Documentation - include examples and descriptions 5) Version control - export collections; keep in repo if required ## Outputs - Collection struct