feat(workflow): add GitHub Actions workflow for build and release process to automate deployment and versioning

[gio-moros]

PR Type:

Enhancement

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PR Description:

• Introduces a new GitHub Actions workflow to automate the build and release process.
• The workflow is triggered on pushes to the main branch.
• It includes steps for checking out code, setting up Go, running tests, creating distribution builds, and creating release archives.
• Automatically generates a version number and creates a GitHub release with the generated artifacts.

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PR Main Files Walkthrough:

files:

• .github/workflows/release.yml: A new GitHub Actions workflow file is added. It defines a job that runs on the latest Ubuntu environment and includes steps for:
• Checking out the code with full history.
• Setting up Go with caching enabled.
• Running tests using a make command.
• Creating distribution builds and release archives.
• Generating a version number based on git tags or commit hash.
• Creating a GitHub release with the generated version number and attaching distribution files as release assets.

[preston-ai]

PR Analysis

• 🎯 Main theme: Introduce a GitHub Actions workflow to automate the build and release process.
• 📝 PR summary: This PR adds a new GitHub Actions workflow that automates the build and release process for the project. It includes steps for checking out code, setting up Go, running tests, creating distribution builds, and generating GitHub releases with versioning based on git tags or commit hashes.
• 📌 Type of PR: Enhancement
• 🏅 Score: 95
• 🧪 Relevant tests added: No
• ✨ Focused PR: yes, because all changes are related to setting up a GitHub Actions workflow for build and release automation.
• ⏱️ Estimated effort to review [1-5]: 2, because the PR is straightforward with a clear focus on adding a GitHub Actions workflow, but it requires understanding of CI/CD processes.
• 🔒 Security concerns: No security concerns found

PR Feedback

• 💡 General suggestions: The PR effectively introduces a CI/CD pipeline using GitHub Actions, which is a great enhancement for automating the build and release process. Consider adding tests for the workflow itself to ensure it behaves as expected in different scenarios.

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[preston-ai]

Consider adding a step to notify stakeholders (e.g., via Slack or email) after a successful release. This can be done using a notification action or a custom script. [medium]

[preston-ai]

Add a step to clean up any temporary files or artifacts that are not needed after the release is created. This can help in maintaining a clean workspace and reducing storage usage. [medium]

[preston-ai]

Consider adding a condition to skip the release creation step if no changes are detected in the relevant files or directories. This can prevent unnecessary releases and save resources. [important]

[preston-ai]

Ensure that the GITHUB_TOKEN used has the necessary permissions for creating releases and uploading assets. Double-check the permissions settings in your GitHub repository. [important]