vela-templates

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Vela templates: Use with caution.

Authorryanmr
Version1.0.0
Installs0

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the complexity and potential pitfalls of using templates within Vela CI/CD pipelines, providing guidance on when and how to use them effectively, while strongly recommending alternatives.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Template Documentation: Explains Vela's template syntax (Go templates, Starlark, render_inline).
  • Best Practice Guidance: Advocates for explicit repetition over templates to improve maintainability and debugging.
  • Use Case: When faced with repetitive pipeline logic across multiple repositories, understand the trade-offs of using Vela templates versus managing repeated YAML with AI assistance or code generation.

Quick Start

Review the documentation on why and how to use Vela templates, focusing on best practices for source versioning and avoiding nested templates.

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