AWS CodeBuild and CodeDeploy: CI/CD Fundamentals
Understand how AWS CodeBuild automates building and testing your code using buildspec files, and how AWS CodeDeploy streamlines application deployment to EC2, Lambda, and ECS. Explore key components, workflows, and best practices for managing CI/CD processes effectively within AWS.
AWS provides a suite of tools designed to support CI/CD processes for cloud applications. Among these, AWS CodeBuild and AWS CodeDeploy are in-scope for the AWS Certified Developer – Associate (DVA-C02) exam. These services help automate the build and deployment stages of the application life cycle, enabling developers to deliver software reliably and efficiently.
AWS CodeBuild: Automating code compilation and testing
AWS CodeBuild is a fully managed build service that compiles source code, runs unit tests, and produces deployable artifacts. It eliminates the need for developers to manage their own build infrastructure.
To understand the working of code build, let’s first discuss its core components:
Buildspec
The buildspec is a YAML file named buildspec.yml that is included in the root of the source code. It contains the sequence of commands and related settings that CodeBuild uses to run the build. It is broken down into phases, including: ...