Running ARC locally

In the Technical requirements section, we guided you through the Minikube setup. While it’s crucial to have Minikube up and running, our subsequent mission is to embed ARC into the Kubernetes cluster to address action run demands. However, before we embark on this journey, we must acquaint ourselves with the elements we’re gearing up to implement, ensuring clarity about terminology and core concepts.

We’re setting up a local Kubernetes environment to run tasks on temporary, or ephemeral, infrastructure. Ephemeral essentially means it exists briefly and not indefinitely. This strategy helps us use resources efficiently, ensuring that compute, memory, and storage aren’t tied up by largely idle GitHub Actions runners. There are times when a more lasting setup is necessary, such as when some Docker images need more time to start or when app licensing terms dictate. However, it’s essential to consider the specifics of each situation...