diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index a91c479c2..26f44ab23 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -17,8 +17,7 @@ This repository contains the source used to create the [runner images](https://h | --------------------|---------------------|--------------------|---------------------| | Ubuntu 20.04 | `ubuntu-latest` or `ubuntu-20.04` | [ubuntu-20.04] | [![](https://actionvirtualenvironmentsstatus.azurewebsites.net/api/status?imageName=ubuntu20&badge=1)](https://actionvirtualenvironmentsstatus.azurewebsites.net/api/status?imageName=ubuntu20&redirect=1) | Ubuntu 18.04 | `ubuntu-18.04` | [ubuntu-18.04] | [![](https://actionvirtualenvironmentsstatus.azurewebsites.net/api/status?imageName=ubuntu18&badge=1)](https://actionvirtualenvironmentsstatus.azurewebsites.net/api/status?imageName=ubuntu18&redirect=1) -| macOS 11 | `macos-latest` or `macos-11`| [macOS-11] | [![](https://actionvirtualenvironmentsstatus.azurewebsites.net/api/status?imageName=macos-11&badge=1)](https://actionvirtualenvironmentsstatus.azurewebsites.net/api/status?imageName=macos-11&redirect=1)Screen Shot 2022-05-20 at 2 24 31 PM - +| macOS 11 | `macos-latest` or `macos-11`| [macOS-11] | [![](https://actionvirtualenvironmentsstatus.azurewebsites.net/api/status?imageName=macos-11&badge=1)](https://actionvirtualenvironmentsstatus.azurewebsites.net/api/status?imageName=macos-11&redirect=1) | macOS 10.15 | `macos-10.15` | [macOS-10.15] | [![](https://actionvirtualenvironmentsstatus.azurewebsites.net/api/status?imageName=macos-10.15&badge=1)](https://actionvirtualenvironmentsstatus.azurewebsites.net/api/status?imageName=macos-10.15&redirect=1) | Windows Server 2022 | `windows-latest` or `windows-2022` | [windows-2022] | [![](https://actionvirtualenvironmentsstatus.azurewebsites.net/api/status?imageName=windows-2022&badge=1)](https://actionvirtualenvironmentsstatus.azurewebsites.net/api/status?imageName=windows-2022&redirect=1) | | Windows Server 2019 | `windows-2019` | [windows-2019] | [![](https://actionvirtualenvironmentsstatus.azurewebsites.net/api/status?imageName=windows-2019&badge=1)](https://actionvirtualenvironmentsstatus.azurewebsites.net/api/status?imageName=windows-2019&redirect=1) @@ -41,31 +40,21 @@ The purpose of a Beta is to collect feedback on an image before it is released t A GA (General Availability) image has been through a Beta period and is deemed ready for general use. Images are updated on a weekly cadence. In order to be moved to GA the image must meet the following criteria: 1- Has been through a Beta period (public or private) 2- Most major software we install on the image has a compatible version for the underlying OS and 3- All major bugs reported during the Beta period have been addressed. This image type falls under the customer [SLA](https://github.com/customer-terms/github-online-services-sla) for actions. GA images are eventually deprecated according to our guidelines as we only support the latest 2 versions of an OS. ## Image Releases -Find the latest releases for this repository: [Releases](https://github.com/actions/virtual-environments/releases) - -Subscribe to the releases coming out of this repository: - - Steps: - - Click on the “Watch” button from the repo’s homepage - - Select the “Custom” option - - Check “Releases” - - -Screen Shot 2022-05-20 at 2 22 35 PMScreen Shot 2022-05-20 at 2 24 31 PM +*How to best follow along with changes* +1. Find the latest releases for this repository [here.](https://github.com/actions/virtual-environments/releases) +2. Subscribe to the releases coming out of this repository, instructions [here.](https://docs.github.com/en/account-and-profile/managing-subscriptions-and-notifications-on-github/setting-up-notifications/configuring-notifications#configuring-your-watch-settings-for-an-individual-repository) +3. Upcoming changes: A pre-release is created when deployment is started. As soon as deployment is finished, it is converted to a release. If you have subscribed to releases, you will get notified of pre-releases as well. + - You can also track upcoming changes using the [awaiting-deployment](https://github.com/actions/virtual-environments/labels/awaiting-deployment) label. +4. For high impact changes, we will post these in advance to the GitHub Changelog on our [blog](https://github.blog/changelog/) and on [twitter](https://twitter.com/GHchangelog). + - Ex: breaking changes, GA or deprecation of images +5. You can also view notable upcoming changes by viewing the [Announcement](https://github.com/actions/virtual-environments/labels/Announcement) label. *Cadence* -We typically deploy weekly updates to the software on the runner images. +- We typically deploy weekly updates to the software on the runner images. -*Following Along* -* **High Impact Changes** - * Types: breaking changes, GA or deprecated images - * Where to find these: will be posted to the GitHub Changelog on our [blog](https://github.blog/changelog/) and on [twitter](https://twitter.com/GHchangelog). -* **Low Impact Changes** will be pinned in this repository and marked with the [Announcement](https://github.com/actions/virtual-environments/labels/Announcement) label. -* **Regular Weekly Rhythm** can be followed by watching [Releases](https://github.com/actions/virtual-environments/releases). A pre-release is created when deployment is started. As soon as deployment is finished, it is converted to a release. -You can also track upcoming changes using the [awaiting-deployment](https://github.com/actions/virtual-environments/labels/awaiting-deployment) label. - ## Software and image guidelines To learn more about tools and images support policy, see the [guidelines](./docs/software-and-images-guidelines.md).