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Bumps actions/checkout from 4 to 5.

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v5.0.0

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New Contributors

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Bumps [actions/checkout](https://github.com/actions/checkout) from 4 to 5.
- [Release notes](https://github.com/actions/checkout/releases)
- [Changelog](https://github.com/actions/checkout/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md)
- [Commits](actions/checkout@v4...v5)

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updated-dependencies:
- dependency-name: actions/checkout
  dependency-version: '5'
  dependency-type: direct:production
  update-type: version-update:semver-major
...

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- uses: actions/checkout@v5
- name: Ruby version
run: ruby -v
- name: Build and test
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The code patch appears to primarily update the GitHub Actions checkout action from version 4 to version 5 across multiple job configurations. Here are some observations and suggestions:

Bugs or Risks:

  1. The change from actions/checkout@v4 to actions/checkout@v5 seems straightforward and unlikely to introduce bugs.

Improvement Suggestions:

  1. Consolidation: Since many jobs have similar steps, consider consolidating them to reduce duplication and make maintenance easier.
  2. Parameters or Templates: Instead of repeating similar steps for different configurations, parameterize or template the job definitions for better maintainability.
  3. Error Handling: Add error handling mechanisms where appropriate, especially around critical steps like checking out the repository.

Overall, the changes seem safe and focused primarily on upgrading the checkout action. Consider refactoring for increased readability and maintainability.

uses: actions/checkout@v5
with:
# We must fetch at least the immediate parents so that if this is
# a pull request then we can checkout the head.
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In the provided code patch, the change from using actions/checkout@v4 to actions/checkout@v5 seems to be a version update for the action used to checkout the repository. This change looks like a routine upgrade and generally should not introduce any significant bug risks if the new version is stable and backward-compatible.

Here are some points for code review and improvement suggestions:

  1. Code consistency: Ensure that other dependencies and actions being used in the workflow are also up-to-date. It's good practice to keep all dependencies in sync.

  2. Testing: After making the change, run tests to confirm that the workflow still behaves as expected with the updated dependency.

  3. Documentation: Ensure that any relevant documentation or notes about this update are captured for future reference.

  4. Dependency notifications: Consider configuring dependency notifications from GitHub or other services to stay informed about new versions of actions or dependencies.

Overall, the change is straightforward and appears to be a regular maintenance task.

uses: actions/checkout@v5
- name: Install
run: |
python -m pip install --upgrade pip
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Code Review:

Potential Issues/Bugs:

  1. Increased Risk: Updating a critical action like actions/checkout from v4 to v5 may introduce breaking changes since newer versions sometimes have different behavior or requirements.
  2. Security Concern: Using wget -O - -q https://git.io/misspell | sh -s -- -b . directly in a script could pose security risks due to executing code fetched from the internet without verification.

Suggestions for Improvement:

  1. Specify Exact Versions: To minimize potential issues, when updating dependencies or actions, avoiding wildcards (like going from v4 to v5 without specifying a more specific version) can be safer.
  2. Security: Consider verifying scripts fetched from the internet before execution.
  3. Error Handling: Add error handling mechanisms to catch and handle failures during the script's execution to provide more meaningful feedback when something goes wrong.
  4. Testing: Implementing automated tests for the workflow to ensure that changes do not inadvertently break functionality.
  5. Documentation Update: Keep the README file up-to-date with any changes made in the workflow.
  6. Code Formatting: Maintain consistent code formatting throughout the script for better readability.

Summary:

Ensure that updates are thoroughly tested before deployment and consider the potential impact of updating dependencies or actions. Prioritize security by reviewing and validating scripts fetched from external sources. Regularly maintain and improve the workflow to enhance resilience and efficiency.

uses: actions/checkout@v5
- name: Builds
id: builds
run: |
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Code Review:

  1. Version Update: The change from actions/checkout@v4 to actions/checkout@v5 seems fine as long as it is compatible with your workflow and requirements.

  2. Risk Assessment: Ensure that upgrading the checkout action to version 5 doesn't introduce breaking changes or behavioral differences that could affect your existing workflow.

  3. Documentation Check: Review the changelog or release notes for actions/checkout@v5 to understand any specific changes, improvements, deprecations, or new features brought in by this version.

  4. Testing Consideration: After making this change, run tests to ensure that the pipeline continues to work as expected without any issues.

Improvement Suggestions:

  • Explicit Checkout Version: Pinning to a specific version of the actions can provide stable behavior. Verify if directly using actions/checkout@v5 is the best choice, or if there are newer versions available that offer better stability.

  • Branch Protection: Consider enabling branch protection in your GitHub repository settings to prevent accidental force pushes or deletions on important branches.

  • Step Name Clarification: Consider providing more descriptive step names to enhance readability and understanding for developers working on this workflow.

These suggestions will help ensure the reliability and maintainability of your workflow.

uses: actions/checkout@v5
with:
# Full git history is needed to get a proper list of changed files within `super-linter`
fetch-depth: 0
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Code Review:

  1. The code patch is a simple update to the GitHub Actions Checkout action from version 4 to version 5.
  2. This change seems minimal and should not introduce any significant bug risks assuming that version 5 of actions/checkout is backwards compatible with version 4.
  3. The comment regarding fetching full Git history for obtaining a proper list of changed files within super-linter is useful for understanding the rationale behind setting fetch-depth: 0.

Improvement Suggestion:

  1. Assuming that the upgrade from version 4 to version 5 was intentional and for a specific reason, it would be beneficial to document this change in a more detailed commit message or pull request description explaining why the upgrade was necessary or advantageous.
  2. Maintaining a CHANGELOG file within the repository can also help track changes like this over time for better visibility and historical context.

Overall, the change seems fine as long as the updated version (v5) of actions/checkout works as expected with the existing workflow and no compatibility issues arise.

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dependabot bot commented on behalf of github Nov 20, 2025

Superseded by #86.

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