How can I implement caching in GitHub Actions?

How can I implement caching in GitHub Actions?

You can implement caching in GitHub Actions using the actions/cache action. This allows you to save dependencies and build outputs to speed up your workflows.

What types of files can I cache?

You can cache any files that are expensive to regenerate, such as dependencies from package managers like npm, pip, or Maven.

How do I specify the cache key?

You can specify the cache key using the key parameter in the actions/cache action. It's common to use a combination of the OS, the dependency file's hash, and a version number.

Can I cache multiple directories?

Yes, you can cache multiple directories by using multiple actions/cache steps in your workflow.