tests: Set Up GitHub Action Workflow for CI Testing with ZFS

[raamsri]

Issue

Objective

Integrate ZFS testing into CI workflows using GitHub Actions. Leverage OpenZFS’s GitHub Action workflows as a reference to run ZFS tests for StrataSTOR.

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Assumptions

1. GitHub Actions runners will use environments that support ZFS (e.g., Ubuntu-based).
2. Tests will validate the functionality of ZFS components related to StrataSTOR.

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Tasks

1. Workflow Development

• Create a .github/workflows/zfs-ci.yml file based on OpenZFS’s GitHub Action workflow.
• Configure the workflow to:
  • Set up an environment with ZFS dependencies (e.g., kernel modules, libraries).
  • Clone the StrataSTOR repository.
  • Run Go tests for ZFS:

    cd rodent/pkg/zfs/dataset/ && sudo go test -v -run TestDatasetOperations

2. Validation

• Ensure the workflow passes successfully when run on supported GitHub runners.
• Include debug logs for failed test cases.

3. Documentation

• Document the purpose and usage of the workflow in the repository’s README or a dedicated CI section.
• Provide guidance on troubleshooting common issues (e.g., missing kernel modules, unsupported environments).

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Deliverables

1. A .github/workflows/zfs-ci.yml file configured for running ZFS tests.
2. Documentation on integrating and troubleshooting the CI workflow.

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Additional Considerations

• Explore caching mechanisms in GitHub Actions to speed up repetitive setups.
• Monitor and maintain the workflow for compatibility with future ZFS versions.

Since the tests don't mock ZFS commands but actually execute the commands, a ZFS test bed is necessary for Code > Coverage to work.

This needs work.
Originally posted by @raamsri in #43 (comment)