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Workflow syntax for GitHub Actions

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A workflow is a configurable automated process made up of one or more jobs. You must create a YAML file to define your workflow configuration.

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About YAML syntax for workflows

Workflow files use YAML syntax, and must have either a .yml or .yaml file extension. If you're new to YAML and want to learn more, see "Learn YAML in Y minutes."

You must store workflow files in the .github/workflows directory of your repository.