Automating Distro Updates in CI
3 hours ago
- #Linux
- #automation
- #CI/CD
- Automated checking of Linux distro versions to update CI matrix.
- Used endoflife.date API for lifecycle information on Linux distros.
- Created a GitHub Action to query API and update CI matrix weekly.
- Implemented PR-based updates to maintain transparency and control.
- Added Dead Man’s Snitch to monitor the automation script.
- Eliminated manual updates, ensuring CI always tests current stable versions.