Gallopsled/pwntools

Run tests on aarch64 in Github Actions

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#2528 opened on Jan 21, 2025

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good first issuetesting

Description

Github supports arm64 runners now. Consider using them? https://github.blog/changelog/2025-01-16-linux-arm64-hosted-runners-now-available-for-free-in-public-repositories-public-preview/

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Tech stack
pythonshell
Domain
ci cdtesting
Issue type
devops
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
GitHub Actions basicsYAML syntax
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
65
Research direction
Look at the existing CI workflow files in `.github/workflows/` to understand the current test setup. The issue suggests using aarch64 runners from the GitHub blog post. Consider adding a new job matrix entry for `runs on: ubuntu 24.04 arm` or similar. Review any comments on the issue for constraints or preferences. No linked PRs or assignees exist.