Currently, the stevedunn/pacman-typescript project does not have a CI/CD workflow set up. To implement a Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) workflow, consider the following steps:

Step 1: Choose a CI/CD Service

Select a CI/CD service that fits the project’s needs. Some popular options include:

• GitHub Actions
• Travis CI
• CircleCI
• GitLab CI/CD
• Jenkins

Step 2: Configure the CI Pipeline

Assuming that GitHub Actions is chosen, create a new directory called .github/workflows in the project repository. Inside this directory, create a YAML file (e.g., ci.yml).

Here’s a basic example of what ci.yml might look like:

name: CI

on:
  push:
    branches:
      - main
  pull_request:
    branches:
      - main

jobs:
  build:
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest

    steps:
    - name: Checkout code
      uses: actions/checkout@v2

    - name: Set up Node.js
      uses: actions/setup-node@v2
      with:
        node-version: '14'

    - name: Install dependencies
      run: |
        npm install

    - name: Run TypeScript compilation
      run: |
        npm run build

    - name: Run tests
      run: |
        npm test

Explanation of CI Steps:

• Checkout Code: Uses an action to check out the repository code so that it can be built and tested.

• Set up Node.js: This step specifies which version of Node.js to use, according to the project’s requirements.

• Install Dependencies: Runs npm install to install necessary dependencies specified in package.json.

• Run TypeScript Compilation: Executes the TypeScript compilation process. Ensure that the build script is defined in package.json.

• Run Tests: Executes the tests defined in the project. Ensure an appropriate testing framework is set up and the test command is defined in package.json.

Step 3: Configure the CD Pipeline

To add Continuous Deployment, you will need to extend the above YAML file or create a new one, depending on the CI/CD tool used. For this example, assuming deployment to GitHub Pages, you can append the following to your ci.yml file:

deploy:
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
    needs: build

    steps:
    - name: Checkout code
      uses: actions/checkout@v2

    - name: Build project
      run: |
        npm run build

    - name: Deploy to GitHub Pages
      uses: peaceiris/actions-gh-pages@v3
      with:
        github_token: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
        publish_dir: ./dist

Explanation of CD Steps:

• Needs Build: This ensures that the deployment step only runs after the build job completes successfully.

• Build Project: Similar to the CI section, it ensures the project is built before trying to deploy.

• Deploy to GitHub Pages: Uses a dedicated action for deploying to GitHub Pages with the specified publish directory. Ensure the directory (./dist in this example) contains your built project files.

Step 4: Set Up Secrets for Deployment

For GitHub Pages deployment, ensure that the repository has a GITHUB_TOKEN secret set up in the repository’s settings. This token is used to authenticate the deployment process.

Step 5: Monitor and Maintain the Workflow

Once the CI/CD workflow is in place, regularly monitor the actions dashboard in GitHub. Make adjustments as necessary based on the feedback and performance of the pipeline.

Conclusion

Implementing a CI/CD workflow for the stevedunn/pacman-typescript project will enhance code quality and deployment efficiency. By following the steps outlined above, you can create a robust system that automates testing and deployment processes.

Sources:

• GitHub Actions documentation