[docs] add workflow comments and simplify README to prevent staleness

- Add descriptive comments to key workflow files explaining purpose and triggers
- Simplify workflows README.md to focus on naming convention only
- Remove detailed workflow descriptions that can get out of date
- Point users to individual workflow files for current documentation

Addresses review feedback: documentation can get out of date quickly,
put comments into workflows themselves with single example in README.

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# GitHub Workflows Documentation
# GitHub Workflows
## Naming Convention
All workflow files follow a consistent naming pattern for improved organization and discoverability.
### File Naming Format
```
<prefix>-<descriptive-name>.yaml
```
**Rules:**
1. Use `.yaml` extension consistently (not `.yml`)
2. Use lowercase letters only
3. Use hyphens (`-`) as word separators
4. Start with a category prefix (see below)
5. Follow prefix with a descriptive name that clearly indicates the workflow's purpose
Workflow files follow a consistent naming pattern: `<prefix>-<descriptive-name>.yaml`
### Category Prefixes
| Prefix | Category | Purpose | Example |
|--------|----------|---------|---------|
| `ci-` | Continuous Integration | Testing, linting, validation workflows | `ci-tests-e2e.yaml` |
| `release-` | Release Management | Version bumps, release branches, release drafts | `release-version-bump.yaml` |
| `ci-` | Continuous Integration | Testing, linting, validation workflows | `ci-tests-e2e.yaml` |
| `release-` | Release Management | Version bumps, release branches, release drafts | `release-version-bump.yaml` |
| `pr-` | PR Automation | PR-specific workflows triggered by labels or comments | `pr-claude-review.yaml` |
| `types-` | Type Generation | TypeScript type generation and updates | `types-registry-api.yaml` |
| `i18n-` | Internationalization | Locale and translation updates | `i18n-update-core.yaml` |
| Prefix | Purpose | Example |
|--------|---------|---------|
| `ci-` | Testing, linting, validation | `ci-tests-e2e.yaml` |
| `release-` | Version management, publishing | `release-version-bump.yaml` |
| `pr-` | PR automation (triggered by labels) | `pr-claude-review.yaml` |
| `types-` | TypeScript type generation | `types-registry-api.yaml` |
| `i18n-` | Internationalization updates | `i18n-update-core.yaml` |
## Workflow Organization
## Documentation
### Test Workflows (`ci-tests-*`)
- `ci-tests-e2e.yaml` - End-to-end testing with Playwright
- `ci-tests-unit.yaml` - Unit and component testing with Vitest
- `ci-tests-storybook.yaml` - Storybook build and visual regression testing
- `ci-tests-*-forks.yaml` - Fork-safe deployment workflows (deploy results without exposing secrets)
Each workflow file contains comments explaining its purpose, triggers, and behavior. For specific details about what each workflow does, refer to the comments at the top of each `.yaml` file.
### PR Label Workflows (`pr-*`)
These workflows are triggered when specific labels are added to PRs:
| Workflow | Trigger Label | Purpose |
|----------|---------------|---------|
| `pr-backport.yaml` | `needs-backport` | Cherry-pick PRs to release branches |
| `pr-claude-review.yaml` | `claude-review` | AI-powered code review |
| `pr-playwright-snapshots.yaml` | `New Browser Test Expectations` | Update visual test snapshots |
## Workflow Triggers
For more details on workflow triggers, see [GitHub's workflow trigger documentation](https://docs.github.com/en/actions/writing-workflows/choosing-when-your-workflow-runs/events-that-trigger-workflows).
### Common Trigger Patterns
| Trigger Type | Use Case | Example |
|--------------|----------|---------|
| `push` to main/master | Production CI/CD | Deploy to production |
| `pull_request` | PR validation | Run tests, linting |
| `workflow_dispatch` | Manual execution | On-demand deployments |
| `repository_dispatch` | External triggers | API type updates |
| `workflow_run` | Chain workflows | Fork deployments |
| `schedule` | Periodic tasks | Nightly builds |
| Label added | Conditional actions | Review requests, snapshots |
### Branch Protection Patterns
- **Main branches**: `main`, `master`
- **Release branches**: `core/**`, `release/**`
- **Development branches**: `dev/**`, `develop/**`
- **Desktop branches**: `desktop/**`
- **WIP exclusion**: `!**wip/**`, `!wip/**`
## Best Practices
1. **Consistency**: Always use the naming convention for new workflows
2. **Documentation**: Update this README when adding new prefixes or patterns
3. **Permissions**: Use minimal required permissions for security
4. **Caching**: Leverage GitHub Actions cache for dependencies and build artifacts
5. **Concurrency**: Use concurrency groups to prevent duplicate runs
6. **Secrets**: Never hardcode secrets; use GitHub Secrets
7. **Fork Support**: Consider fork limitations when designing workflows
8. **Error Handling**: Include proper error handling and status checks
9. **Reusability**: Use workflow_call for shared logic across workflows
## External Dependencies
- **Cloudflare Pages**: Deployment platform for previews and test reports
- **Chromatic**: Visual regression testing for Storybook
- **OpenAI API**: Translation generation for i18n workflows
- **PyPI**: Python package distribution
- **npm Registry**: TypeScript types distribution
- **Claude API**: AI code review
For GitHub Actions documentation, see [Events that trigger workflows](https://docs.github.com/en/actions/writing-workflows/choosing-when-your-workflow-runs/events-that-trigger-workflows).