Update GitHub workflow checkout action.

Change Summary

This change updates the GitHub Actions workflow file release.yml to use a newer commit of the actions/checkout action. The specific commit has been updated from 08c6903cd8c0fde910a37f88322edcfb5dd907a8 to 93cb6efe18208431cddfb8368fd83d5badbf9bfd, both of which correspond to version v5 of the action.

Technical Details

• File Modified: .github/workflows/release.yml
• Action Updated: actions/checkout
  • Old Commit: 08c6903cd8c0fde910a37f88322edcfb5dd907a8
  • New Commit: 93cb6efe18208431cddfb8368fd83d5badbf9bfd
• The uses field for the Checkout code step has been updated to reference the new commit.

Key Learnings & Insights

• Reasoning Behind the Change:
  • The update to a newer commit of the actions/checkout action likely includes bug fixes, performance improvements, or security patches.
  • Using specific commits instead of tags (e.g., v5) can ensure that the workflow uses a known, stable version of the action, reducing the risk of unexpected changes due to new releases.
• Problem-Solving Approach:
  • The change was made to incorporate the latest improvements and fixes available in the actions/checkout action without altering the intended version (v5).
• Best Practices:
  • Regularly updating action versions or commits can help maintain the security and performance of CI/CD pipelines.
  • Documenting the specific commit used can aid in reproducibility and troubleshooting.

Impact Assessment

• Overall System Effect:
  • This change should not introduce any breaking changes since it updates to a newer commit within the same major version (v5).
• Performance & Security:
  • Potential performance improvements and security patches from the updated commit.
• Maintainability:
  • Enhanced maintainability by ensuring the workflow uses a more recent, stable version of the action.

Developer Notes

• Gotchas & Edge Cases:
  • Ensure that the new commit does not introduce any breaking changes or incompatibilities with other parts of the workflow.
• Future Considerations:
  • Regularly review and update the commits used in GitHub Actions to benefit from the latest improvements and security patches.
• Potential Improvements:
  • Consider automating the process of updating to the latest stable commits to reduce manual effort and ensure timely updates.