Exploring self-hosted runners
At its core, a runner in the GitHub Actions context is a computational environment where a workflow runs. GitHub provides hosted runners, which are pre-configured virtual environments managed by GitHub.
These environments are ephemeral, meaning they are provisioned when needed and discarded after use. But GitHub Actions also provides an option for self-hosted runners, which are, in essence, machines or virtual environments where you can run workflows.
Self-hosted runners can be any machine – a server in your local data center, a virtual machine in the cloud, or even a Raspberry Pi sitting on your desk. They provide a bridge between the automation capabilities of GitHub Actions and your environment, allowing workflows to interact more closely with custom or proprietary systems.
There are several reasons why you might opt for a self-hosted runner:
- Customization: With self-hosted runners, you have full control over the environment...
