Jenkins to GitHub Actions path - Cheat Sheet & Quick Revision

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beginner

What is Jenkins?

Jenkins is an open-source automation server used to build, test, and deploy software automatically.

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What is GitHub Actions?

GitHub Actions is a tool integrated into GitHub that automates software workflows like building, testing, and deploying code.

intermediate

Name one key difference between Jenkins and GitHub Actions.

Jenkins runs on your own servers or cloud, while GitHub Actions runs inside GitHub's cloud environment.

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How do you define a workflow in GitHub Actions?

You define a workflow using a YAML file placed in the .github/workflows directory of your repository.

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What is a Jenkinsfile?

A Jenkinsfile is a text file that contains the pipeline script to define Jenkins build steps.

Where do GitHub Actions workflows live in a repository?

A .github/workflows directory

B root directory

C src directory

D docs directory

GitHub Actions workflows are stored in YAML files inside the .github/workflows directory.

Which file defines a Jenkins pipeline?

A build.gradle

B Dockerfile

C Makefile

D Jenkinsfile

The Jenkinsfile contains the pipeline script for Jenkins automation.

What triggers a GitHub Actions workflow by default?

A Cron job on Jenkins server

B GitHub events like push or pull request

C Jenkins job trigger

D Manual server command

GitHub Actions workflows are triggered by GitHub events such as push or pull request.

Which of these is NOT a benefit of moving from Jenkins to GitHub Actions?

A Requires installing Jenkins plugins

B Built-in integration with GitHub repositories

C No need to manage your own build server

D Easier setup for simple workflows

GitHub Actions does not require Jenkins plugins; Jenkins does.

How do you run multiple steps in a GitHub Actions job?

A Use shell scripts only

B Create multiple Jenkinsfiles

C List steps under the job in the YAML file

D Add steps in the Dockerfile

In GitHub Actions, you list multiple steps under a job in the workflow YAML file.

Explain the main steps to convert a Jenkins pipeline to a GitHub Actions workflow.

Think about how Jenkinsfile stages translate into YAML steps and triggers.

Describe the advantages of using GitHub Actions over Jenkins for CI/CD.

Consider ease of use and infrastructure management.