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+# CI/CD Workflow Documentation
+
+This document provides a comprehensive guide on the setup, configuration, and usage of the Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) workflow in this repository. It covers all the necessary steps and tools involved in the process.
+
+## Overview
+
+The CI/CD pipeline is designed to automate the process of integrating code changes from multiple contributors, running tests, and deploying the application to production environments. This ensures that the codebase remains stable, and new features or fixes can be deployed rapidly and safely.
+
+## Setup
+
+1. **GitHub Actions**: Our CI/CD pipeline is implemented using GitHub Actions. Ensure you have a GitHub account and have access to the repository.
+
+2. **Workflow Files**: The workflow definitions are located in the `.github/workflows` directory. Each workflow file defines a series of jobs that are executed in response to specific GitHub events, such as a push or pull request.
+
+## Configuration
+
+1. **Creating Workflow Files**: Workflow files are created in the YAML format. Here's a basic structure of a workflow file:
+
+    ```yaml
+    name: CI Workflow
+    on: [push, pull_request]
+    jobs:
+      build:
+        runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+        steps:
+        - uses: actions/checkout@v2
+        - name: Run tests
+          run: echo "Run your tests here"
+    ```
+
+2. **Specifying Triggers**: Workflows can be triggered by various GitHub events. The `on` key in the workflow file specifies when the workflow should be executed.
+
+3. **Job Configuration**: Each job in the workflow can specify the operating system to run on, steps to execute, and dependencies required. The `runs-on` key specifies the type of virtual environment.
+
+## Usage
+
+1. **Running Workflows**: Once a workflow file is in place, it will automatically trigger based on the specified events. You can also manually trigger workflows from the GitHub UI.
+
+2. **Monitoring Workflows**: GitHub Actions provides a detailed view of each workflow run, including the status of individual jobs, logs, and artifacts. This can be accessed from the 'Actions' tab in the repository.
+
+3. **Updating Workflows**: To modify a workflow, simply edit the corresponding YAML file in the `.github/workflows` directory. Changes will take effect immediately upon committing to the repository.
+
+## Conclusion
+
+The CI/CD pipeline is a crucial component of modern software development practices. By automating the integration, testing, and deployment processes, teams can ensure that their applications are always in a deployable state. This documentation should serve as a starting point for setting up and managing your CI/CD workflows using GitHub Actions.