GitHub Actions self-hosted runners on Google Cloud

GitHub Actions, a tool for automating software development workflows, can be enhanced through the use of self-hosted runners, which offer greater flexibility and control over the execution environment by allowing users to deploy on physical servers, virtual machines, or container images. These self-hosted runners can be utilized on-premises or on cloud platforms like Google Cloud, with patterns explored for scalability via App Engine, persistent deployment on Google Compute Engine, and integration with Kubernetes through Google Kubernetes Engine. Additionally, Anthos enables hybrid deployment strategies, allowing users to manage applications across various infrastructures securely. While these configurations offer benefits such as increased resource availability and integration with secure organizational data, they come with experimental support and security considerations, especially when used in public repositories or with privileged security contexts.