Update checkout action version.

Change Summary

This git diff reflects an update to the GitHub Actions workflow file release.yml. Specifically, it modifies the version of the actions/checkout action used within the workflow.

Technical Details

• File Modified: .github/workflows/release.yml
• Action Updated: actions/checkout
  • Old Version: 08c6903cd8c0fde910a37f88322edcfb5dd907a8 (tagged as v5)
  • New Version: 93cb6efe18208431cddfb8368fd83d5badbf9bfd (tagged as v5)

The change involves updating the commit SHA for the actions/checkout action from an older SHA to a newer one, both of which are tagged as version 5.

Key Learnings & Insights

• Versioning and Stability: Even though both SHAs are tagged as version 5, using specific commit SHAs instead of release tags (@v5) ensures that the workflow uses a fixed version of the action. This practice enhances the stability and predictability of CI/CD pipelines by avoiding unexpected changes that might come with newer releases.
• Dependency Management: It’s crucial to keep dependencies up-to-date to benefit from bug fixes, security patches, and performance improvements. However, it’s equally important to test updates thoroughly before deploying them to production workflows.

Impact Assessment

• Stability: Using a specific commit SHA for the actions/checkout action ensures that the workflow remains stable and unaffected by future changes or releases of the action.
• Maintenance: Future updates to the actions/checkout action will require manual intervention to update the workflow file, ensuring that changes are reviewed and tested before being applied.
• No Breaking Changes: This update does not introduce any breaking changes but ensures that the workflow utilizes a potentially more robust and secure version of the action.

Developer Notes

• Testing: Always test workflow changes in a staging environment before applying them to production to ensure they work as expected.
• Version Pinning: Consider pinning to specific commit SHAs for critical actions to avoid unexpected behavior from new releases.
• Future Improvements: Regularly review and update action versions to benefit from the latest features and security patches. Automate this process where possible to reduce manual overhead.