Accessing the Current Branch Name
In order to get current branch name of GitHub and utilize it in GitHub Actions, the GitHub context of GitHub is a useful context for retrieving current branch name. The context contains the varying information for the event that acts as a trigger of the workflow, that gives the existing branch name.
How to Get Current Branch name in GitHub Actions
GitHub Actions rightfully deserves credit for the way the workflow automation in the GitHub is being redefined. No matter it has been about continuous integration, deployment or the automation of any custom operation, GitHub Actions provide a framework that is advanced enough to make these tasks easier and quicker. An example of typical authorization pattern which is used in a workflow is retrieving the name of the current branch, which can be important for optionally assessing the execution flow or providing informative outputs. This article will take us through the steps of how to retrieve the current branch name in GitHub actions without extending a typical the work time.