Domain 3 · 20% of Exam

Author and Maintain Actions

Building custom actions.

About This Domain

Domain 3 — Author and Maintain Actions — accounts for 20% of the GH-ACTIONS certification exam. This domain evaluates your understanding of javascript actions (action.yml + index.js), docker container actions, composite actions, and related concepts. Building custom actions.

What You'll Be Tested On

  • JavaScript actions (action.yml + index.js)
  • Docker container actions
  • Composite actions
  • Publishing to Marketplace

Key GitHub Features in This Domain

Study Strategy for Domain 3

While 20% might seem like a smaller portion, every point counts toward the passing score.

Exam Tips for Domain 3

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Know the three action types and when to use each.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions come from Domain 3?

Domain 3 (Author and Maintain Actions) makes up 20% of the GH-ACTIONS exam.

What should I focus on for Domain 3?

Key features include Custom Actions.

How should I prepare for Author and Maintain Actions questions?

Review key topics, then practice with domain-specific questions focusing on real-world scenarios.

What's the best order to study GH-ACTIONS domains?

Start with highest-weighted: Author and Maintain Workflows (40%), Consume Workflows (20%), Author and Maintain Actions (20%), Manage GitHub Actions Features (20%).

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