What github automation we can have in AMUPEDIA?

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Automation Features for GitHub

1. Pull Request Automation:

   • Auto-Assign Reviewers: Automatically assign reviewers based on criteria like file paths, labels, or team ownership.
   • Branch Protection Rules: Define rules for branch protection, requiring a certain number of approvals or successful tests before merging pull requests.
   • Status Checks: Configure automated checks (e.g., code linting, tests) that must pass before a pull request can be merged.

2. Issue and Task Automation:

   • Issue Templates: Create templates with predefined fields and instructions to guide issue creation.
   • Auto-Labeling: Automatically apply labels based on issue titles, keywords, or other criteria.
   • Issue Assignment: Automatically assign issues to team members based on predefined rules or load balancing strategies.

3. Continuous Integration and Deployment (CI/CD):

   • GitHub Actions: Define custom workflows to automate build, test, and deployment processes.
   • Integration with External CI/CD Tools: Integrate GitHub with popular CI/CD tools like Jenkins or Travis CI.

4. Issue and Pull Request Templates:

   • Templates: Standardize the information required for issues and pull requests.
   • Predefined Labels and Assignees: Automatically assign labels or assignees based on templates.

5. Release Automation:

   • Release Drafts: Automate the creation of release drafts with predefined templates and extracted information.
   • Versioning and Tagging: Automatically generate version numbers and tags based on predefined rules.

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