Check Network Access
The Check Network Access step checks network access to common build endpoints in Appcircle workflows, including package managers, services, APIs, and custom-defined URLs.
Key Benefits
Default URLs: Connectivity to GitHub, Gradle, CocoaPods, Firebase and similar endpoints is automatically verified to ensure essential dependencies are reachable.
HTTP Status Validation: Provides reliable build outcomes by automatically classifying responses and preventing faulty builds.
cURL Exit Code Monitoring: Ensures network reliability by automatically blocking builds when critical transport errors occur.
Early Issue Detection: Prevents wasted time by catching connectivity issues during the build instead of at later stages.
Customizable Checks: Extra project-specific URLs can be added to extend default validation.
Points to Consider
Workflow Placement: Recommended to place this step early in the workflow to verify connectivity before dependency installation.
HTTP Status Validation: Differentiates responses clearly, 2xx means success, 3xx logs a warning, while 4xx/5xx stop the build.
cURL Exit Codes: Any non-zero code (SSL, DNS, timeout, etc.) or HTTP Status (4xx/5xx) fails the build pipeline.
Timeout Settings: Defaults are 8–20 seconds; after this period the request is marked as timeout, so adjust carefully for accuracy and speed.
Sensitive Data: Avoid including tokens or credentials in the URLs to prevent exposure in logs.
For more information on setup and usage, please visit Appcircle Technical Documentation