What is a GitHub Actions runner and what types are available?

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What is a GitHub Actions runner and what types are available?

Key points

  • Runners can be hosted by GitHub or self-hosted on custom infrastructure
  • Hosted runners include ubuntu, windows, and macos environments
  • Self-hosted runners offer flexibility and control
  • Incorrect options confuse the role of a runner with other concepts

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