The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source

GitHub Actions as a time-sharing supercomputer (News)

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Jan 22, 2024

Discover the fascinating potential of using GitHub Actions as a time-sharing supercomputer with Alex Ellis' new project. Explore DevDocs.io, a savvy tool that organizes API documentation for rapid access. Jarred Sumner reveals Bun's innovative JavaScript shell, while the Shoelace library offers cutting-edge web components. Plus, learn how to build an indoor air quality monitoring system featuring Prometheus, Grafana, and a CO2 sensor. It's a deep dive into tools and solutions reshaping software development!

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Actions Batch

Alex Ellis created Actions Batch, allowing users to run bash scripts on GitHub Actions like a time-sharing supercomputer.
The project simplifies running scripts and collecting results, mirroring the workflow of 1970s computing.

ADVICE

DevDocs.io

Try DevDocs.io, a fast, searchable, and offline-capable documentation browser.
It combines multiple API documentations into a unified interface.

INSIGHT

Bun Shell

Existing shells have inconsistencies across platforms, making cross-platform scripting in JavaScript challenging.
Bun's new JavaScript shell aims to solve this by offering a consistent environment.

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