How can I use advanced commands in CircleCI orbs?

How can I use advanced commands in CircleCI orbs?

You can use advanced commands in CircleCI orbs by defining custom commands in your orb's YAML file. This allows you to encapsulate complex logic and reuse it across different jobs.

Can you give me an example of a custom command?

Sure! Here's a simple example:

commands:
  greet:
    description: "A command to greet users"
    parameters:
      name:
        type: string
    steps:
      - run: echo "Hello, << parameters.name >>!"

How do I call this command in a job?

You can call the command in a job like this:

jobs:
  greet_job:
    docker:
      - image: circleci/python:3.8
    steps:
      - greet:
          name: "World"

What are some best practices for creating orbs?

Some best practices include keeping your commands simple, using parameters effectively, and documenting your orbs well to help users understand how to use them.