Summary

This chapter delved deep into self-hosted runners and how to host them. We began by understanding self-hosted runners’ significance and versatility in deployment options. This led us to the intricacies of creating runner groups, shedding light on their establishment at different GitHub levels – at the repository, organization, or even the broader enterprise level. Taking a hands-on approach, we walked through setting up a runner right on our local PC, providing a tangible connection to the concepts discussed. As we navigated the landscape of GitHub Actions, ARC emerged as a pivotal tool. To ensure a comprehensive grasp, we intertwined our exploration of ARC with foundational insights into Kubernetes, drawing parallels with a toy factory to make the intricate workings more relatable.

Building on this foundation, we ventured into the realm of Minikube, a tool that simplified our Kubernetes interactions. Helm further enriched our journey, which we leveraged to...