GitHub Actions that allow the setup and use of the GitVersion and GitReleaseManager tools.

Examples for usage of GitVersion:

• GitHub Actions
• Azure Pipelines tasks

Examples for usage of GitReleaseManager:

• GitHub Actions
• Azure Pipelines tasks

You can find the compatibility matrix in the versions.md file.

1. Linux - Recommended to build and run
2. Node.js - Latest LTS version recommended
3. .NET SDK - Version 8.0 or later required for GitVersion and GitReleaseManager tools
4. Git - Latest version recommended

This project is designed to be run and worked on in a Linux or macOS environment. If developing on Windows, please consider using WSL as it's likely you will run into issues with file paths etc

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/GitTools/actions.git
   cd actions

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Build the project:

   • For local development: npm run build:local
   • For Azure Pipelines: npm run build:azure
   • For GitHub Actions: npm run build:github

4. Test the project:

   npm run test

• TypeScript/JavaScript - Primary development languages
• GitHub Actions - Understanding of action creation and workflows
• Azure Pipelines - Familiarity with pipeline tasks and extensions
• .NET Tools - Basic understanding of .NET CLI tools
• Git - Strong knowledge of Git versioning and release management

• src/tools/ - Core implementation of GitVersion and GitReleaseManager integrations
• src/agents/ - Build agent implementations for different CI platforms
• src/__tests__/ - Test suites organized by component
• docs/examples/ - Usage examples for both GitHub Actions and Azure Pipelines

When contributing to this project, please follow these guidelines for creating pull requests:

1. Fork and Clone

   • Fork the repository to your GitHub account
   • Clone your fork locally: git clone https://github.com/YOUR-USERNAME/actions.git
   • Add upstream remote: git remote add upstream https://github.com/GitTools/actions.git

2. Create a Feature Branch

   • Create a branch from main: git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name
   • Use descriptive branch names (e.g., feature/add-new-version-format, fix/issue-123)

3. Keep Your Branch Updated

   • Fetch upstream changes: git fetch upstream

   • Rebase your branch on upstream main:

     git checkout main
     git rebase upstream/main
     git checkout your-branch
     git rebase main

   • Always use rebase instead of merge to maintain a clean history

4. Make Your Changes

   • Make commits with clear, descriptive messages
   • Follow the project's code style and conventions
   • Add tests for new features or bug fixes
   • Run tests locally to ensure everything passes

5. Submit the Pull Request

   • Push your changes to your fork: git push origin your-branch
   • Go to the original repository on GitHub
   • Click "New Pull Request" and select your feature branch
   • Link any related issues

6. PR Guidelines

   • Keep PRs focused and single-purpose
   • Include tests and documentation updates
   • Ensure CI checks pass

7. After PR is Merged

   • Delete your feature branch locally and remotely
   • Update your main branch with the upstream changes
   • Celebrate your contribution! 🎉