'Re-run specific job in Github Actions
I see that it is possible to re-run github workflows from the UI, which is great. But is it also possible to re-run a specific job? let's say I have a pipeline with 2 jobs, one that builds my project and, the other one runs some tests, would it be possible to just re-run the tests without rebuilding the codebase?
Thanks for your answers :)
Solution 1:[1]
It's not possible for now, you can only re-run full pipeline.
Solution 2:[2]
Yes, it is possible since mid-March 2022 (2+ years later)
GitHub Actions: Re-run only failed or individual jobs
You can now re-run only failed jobs or an individual job in a GitHub Actions workflow run.
If you have failing jobs in a workflow run, you’ll now see a new drop-down menu where you can choose “Re-run failed jobs” in addition to the existing “Re-run all jobs”.
For a completed run, each job listed in the sidebar has a re-run icon when you hover over it. Jobs can also be re-run directly from the logs view.
Additionally, whe
Solution 3:[3]
The Apache NetBeans project had trouble re-running the individual workflow as well. Turned out the problem is in defining multiple independent workflows in a single file.
By splitting the single file into few we can now re-run each workflow independently.
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| Solution | Source |
|---|---|
| Solution 1 | Sarah Abderemane |
| Solution 2 | VonC |
| Solution 3 | Jaroslav Tulach |