Creating a composite run steps action

The next few pages will walk you through the creation of a composite run steps action. This type of action is not bound to a specific programming language or platform. Composite run steps actions are unique because they allow you to combine multiple workflow run steps in one action.

Once you are done reading this section, you will be able to create a composite run steps action and verify that it works as intended by using it in a workflow.

Prerequisites

To follow the steps presented in this section, you will need the following:

1. A new GitHub repository. Throughout this section, the talktopri/a-composite-run-steps-action repository will be used.
2. A local copy of your GitHub repository. Use the git clone command to clone your GitHub repository to your workstation. Revisit Chapter 1, Learning the Foundations for GitHub Actions, if you need more details on how to accomplish that.
3. The action created in this section creates an...