Building: The before block

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

The before block in config.yml is optional. It defines a series of actions. These actions execute after Learning Lab creates a copy of the template for the learner, but before the user is expected to complete steps.

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