Building: The before block

The before block in config.yml is optional, and defines a series of actions that will be executed after Learning Lab creates a copy of the template for the learner, but before the user is expected to complete steps

	A course on GitHub Learning Lab can guide you through this step.

Usage examples

Here are some common uses for the before block.

seed the learner's repository with an issue

before:
- type: createIssue
  title: Getting Started with GitHub
  body: introduction.md

set up branch protections
```
before:
- type: updateBranchProtection
```

complete multiple setup steps, like creating multiple pull requests

before:
  - type: updateBranchProtection
  - type: createPullRequest
    title: "Welcome! Let's resolve a conflict"
    body: 00_welcome-conflict-1.md
    head: update-config
    data:
      thePayload: '%payload%'
  - type: createPullRequest
    title: Another User's Change
    body: 00_another-user-conflict-6.md
    head: education-conflict
    action_id: another_users_pr
  - type: createPullRequest
    title: More conflicts
    body: 00_more-conflicts-3.md
    head: add-experience
  - type: createPullRequest
    title: Create your own conflict
    body: 00_create-conflict-5.md
    head: add-education