You're reading from AWS Automation Cookbook Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment using AWS services

Product type Paperback

Published in Nov 2017

Publisher Packt

ISBN-13 9781788394925

Length 388 pages

Edition 1st Edition

Tools

AWS

Concepts

Cloud Computing

Author (1):

Nikit Swaraj

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Table of Contents (11) Chapters

Preface

1. Using AWS CodeCommit FREE CHAPTER

2. Building an Application using CodeBuild

3. Deploying Application using CodeDeploy & CodePipeline

4. Building Scalable and Fault-Tolerant CI/CD Pipeline

5. Understanding Microservices and ECS

6. Continuous Deployment to ECS Using Developer Tools and CloudFormation

7. IaC Using CloudFormation and Ansible

8. Automating AWS Resource Control Using AWS Lambda

9. Microservice Applications in Kubernetes Using Jenkins Pipeline 2.0

10. Best Practices and Troubleshooting Tips

Building a sample NodeJS application using AWS CodeBuild via Buildspec.yml

In the previous recipe, we saw how to build the application using AWS CodeBuild. However, in that case, we used the build commands (mvn install) in the console only, as shown in the following image:

When it comes to the complex scenario, it means we need more than one build commands and need to perform some additional operations in the build environment. For this, we use the buildspec.yml file.

Buildspec.yml

A build spec is a collection of build commands and related settings; in the YAML format, AWS CodeBuild is used to run a build. This file needs to be checked in with the root folder of the application code. This file will possess Build steps as...

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Authors (1)

Swaraj

Nikit Swaraj is an experienced solution architect. He is well versed in the melding of development and operations to deliver efficient code. Nikit has expertise in designing, developing, and delivering enterprise-wide solutions that meet business requirements and enhance operational efficiency. As an AWS solution architect, he has plenty of experience in designing end-to-end IT solutions and leading and managing complete projects within time and budgetary constraints. He contributes to open source toolsandhas experience working with startups as well enterprise including FSI, Public and Governement sector. He holds various professional certification from AWS, Red Hat, CNCF and Hashicorp. He loves to share his experience with latest technologies in AWS Meetups.

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