Create Release Artifact Workflow for Multiple OS

[prasadhonrao]

Description

We need a GitHub Actions workflow to build and package release artifacts for multiple operating systems. This will ensure our application is ready for distribution across supported platforms, such as Linux, macOS, and Windows.

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Tasks

1. Define Workflow Triggers:

   • Trigger on push to specific branches (e.g., main, release/*).
   • Allow manual dispatch for testing purposes.

2. Set up Build Matrix:

   • Include multiple operating systems: Linux, macOS, and Windows.
   • Specify versions for consistency (e.g., Ubuntu 22.04, macOS 12, Windows Server 2022).

3. Build and Test:

   • Install dependencies for each OS.
   • Run unit tests to ensure compatibility.
   • Generate artifacts (e.g., binaries, libraries, installers) for each OS.

4. Upload Release Artifacts:

   • Use GitHub Actions' upload-artifact step to save OS-specific builds.
   • Optionally, tag builds for differentiation.

5. Optional - Publish Artifacts:

   • Automate uploading to a package repository (e.g., GitHub Releases, Docker Hub, or other artifact stores).

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Acceptance Criteria

• Workflow successfully builds release artifacts for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
• Artifacts are correctly uploaded and tagged.
• Documentation or comments in the workflow for maintainability.
• Workflow passes all tests consistently.

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References

• GitHub Actions Documentation
• Example of Multi-OS Build Matrix

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Additional Notes

• Ensure secrets (if any) are properly configured for accessing repositories or services.
• Use caching strategies to optimize build times.

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