Git-Based CI Triggers: Automating on Events
Think of Git events like `push` or `pull_request` as the "play" button for your automation. This is how CI systems automatically run tests on new code. The footgun is using broad triggers, like `push` on all branches, which causes costly and redundant runs.
Git-based CI triggers treat repository events—like a `push`, `pull_request`, or new tag—as the "play" button for your automated workflows. This is the heart of CI/CD: a push can run tests, a pull request can run linters, and a merge can trigger a deployment. The primary footgun is using overly broad triggers (e.g., `push` on all branches), which causes redundant and costly runs. Always scope triggers to specific branches or paths to conserve compute resources.
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