Here's a guide on how to test them effectively:
- Go to the repository on GitHub.
- Click on the workflow file and update it.
- Add the "workflow_dispatch" trigger to your workflow file.
- To test the GitHub Actions, manually trigger the workflow from the GitHub Actions tab. Click on it.
- Find the workflow you want to trigger and click on it.
- Look for a 'Run workflow' button near the top-right corner of the page.
- Select the branch and provide any required inputs.
- Click 'Run workflow'.
- These steps let you iteratively develop and test your GitHub Actions, ensuring they perform reliably in production.