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How to automagically open pull requests with GitHub Actions
Blog post from Aiven
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Author
Laysa Uchoa
Word Count
1,748
Language
English
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1
Summary
This article demonstrates how to automate the process of creating pull requests using GitHub Actions. The author uses an example scenario where a Python script is run periodically to update cloud provider information in documentation, and then a pull request is automatically opened for code changes. The steps involved include checking the script, creating a GitHub workflow with a YAML file, choosing a trigger (in this case, a cron job), installing dependencies and running the script, and finally creating the pull request using the Create Pull Request action. This automation process saves time and effort by eliminating manual tasks such as running scripts and opening pull requests on a regular basis.