Update GitHub workflow to checkout v5.

Change Summary

This git diff reflects an update to the GitHub Actions workflow file release.yml. Specifically, it involves upgrading the actions/checkout action from version 4 to version 5.

Technical Details

• File Modified: .github/workflows/release.yml
• Action Updated: actions/checkout
  • From: 08eba0b27e820071cde6df949e0beb9ba4906955 (v4)
  • To: 08c6903cd8c0fde910a37f88322edcfb5dd907a8 (v5)

Key Learnings & Insights

• Reason for Change: The update to version 5 of actions/checkout likely includes bug fixes, performance improvements, or new features that are beneficial for the release workflow.
• Problem-Solving Approach: Regularly updating actions and dependencies is a best practice to ensure the CI/CD pipeline benefits from the latest improvements and security patches.
• Best Practices:
  • Always check the release notes of actions before updating to understand the changes and potential impacts.
  • Use specific commit hashes instead of tags to avoid unexpected changes due to new releases.

Impact Assessment

• Performance: The new version may include optimizations that could slightly improve the performance of the checkout step.
• Security: Updates often include security patches, reducing the risk of vulnerabilities.
• Maintainability: Using the latest version ensures that the workflow is up-to-date with the current best practices and features.

Developer Notes

• Gotchas: Ensure that the new version of actions/checkout is compatible with other actions and steps in the workflow.
• Edge Cases: Test the workflow thoroughly to confirm that the update does not introduce any regressions or unexpected behavior.
• Future Improvements: Consider setting up a process to regularly review and update GitHub Actions to keep the CI/CD pipeline efficient and secure.