Automated-Commit

This repository contains a GitHub Actions workflow that automatically updates a file named TIMESTAMP.txt with the current date and time every 12 hours. This README provides a detailed overview of how the workflow operates and guides you through customizing and using it, especially if you're new to GitHub or GitHub Actions.

Overview

The Automated-Commit workflow demonstrates the capabilities of GitHub Actions for automating routine tasks within a repository. Specifically, this workflow:

• Checks out the latest code from the master branch.
• Updates the TIMESTAMP.txt file with the current date and time.
• Commits the change to the repository if any modifications are detected.
• Pushes the changes back to the master branch.

Workflow Structure

The workflow is defined in the .github/workflows/master.yml file and includes:

• Triggers: Configured to run every 12 hours and can be manually triggered via the GitHub UI with the workflow_dispatch event.
• Jobs and Steps: Contains a job update_commit that runs on the latest Ubuntu runner, performing tasks such as setting up Git, updating TIMESTAMP.txt, and committing and pushing changes.
• Permissions: Granted write permissions to the repository contents.

Using This Workflow

Creating Your Own Version

To create your own version of this repository and workflow:

1. Click the "Use this template" button on the GitHub repository page.
2. Choose a name for your new repository and select "Create repository from template".
3. Clone your new repository to make further customizations locally.

Customizing the Workflow

Before using the workflow, you'll need to customize it with your GitHub user email and name:

1. Navigate to the .github/workflows/master.yml file in your repository.
2. Edit the file, replacing "[email protected]" with your email and "dante4rt" with your GitHub username in the Setup Git Configuration step.
3. Commit your changes.

Viewing Workflow Runs

To view the history of workflow runs:

1. Navigate to the Actions tab of your repository.
2. Select the Automated-Commit workflow to see details of each run.

Manually Triggering the Workflow

You can manually trigger the workflow:

1. Go to the Actions tab of your repository.
2. Select the Automated-Commit workflow.
3. Click Run workflow, select master, and click Run workflow again.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to fork the repository, make your changes, and submit a pull request.

Support

For issues or questions, please file an issue in the Issues section of the repository.

Thank you for exploring the Automated-Commit workflow!