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docs: guidance on keeping the CodeQL Action up to date#3499

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Summary

  • Document the recommendation to use major version tags when referencing the CodeQL Action
  • Note that pinned versions should be kept updated to avoid losing functionality from server-side feature flag changes

Copilot AI review requested due to automatic review settings February 20, 2026 20:33
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Pull request overview

This PR adds documentation to the README about keeping the CodeQL Action up to date. The new section provides guidance on version pinning strategies and warns about potential functionality loss when using pinned versions with server-side feature flag changes.

Changes:

  • Added a new "Keeping the CodeQL Action up to date" section to README.md
  • Documented the recommendation to use major version tags (e.g., v3) for automatic updates
  • Added guidance for users who pin to specific commit SHAs or patch versions
  • Explained that server-side feature flags may be removed over time, affecting pinned versions

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