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01_05-manual-approvals-and-environments

Use these files to test a manual deployment using environments protection rules.

Set up the Workflow

1. Create a new repo.
2. Add the files from this directory to the root of the new repo.
3. Move the file manual-approval.yml into the .github/workflows directory in the new repo.
4. Once the file is commited, the workflow should be triggered by a push event.
5. Confirm the workflow runs as expected and includes output for two jobs, development and production.

Add a Reviewer and a Manual Approval

1. Modify the repo settings. Go to: Settings -> Environments -> production.
2. Select the check-box next to Required reviewers.
3. Add your username as a reviewer.
4. Click Save protection rules.

Rerun the Workflow

1. Go to the Actions tab and select the workflow.
2. Click the Run workflow drop-down and then click the Run workflow button.
3. Open the workflow run that you just started (you may need to refresh the screen to see it).
4. Note the message requesting a review.
5. Click Review deployments
6. Clik the check-box next to production, add a comment, and click Approve and deploy.
7. Wait for the workflow to complete and review the output.