AWS Bites 44. Do you use CodePipeline or GitHub Actions?
Jul 7, 2022
Discover the essentials of automated continuous build and delivery in modern app development on AWS. Delve into a comparison of AWS CodePipeline and GitHub Actions, including their unique advantages and challenges. Learn how to efficiently use GitHub Actions with YAML configurations and explore the security safeguards against supply chain attacks. Unpack the nuances between self-hosted and managed runners in GitHub Actions, and navigate the often confusing pricing models for CI/CD tools to make informed decisions!
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CI/CD Must-Haves
- Modern applications on AWS need automated continuous build and delivery.
- Consider third-party providers and AWS services for this purpose.
CI/CD Goals
- CI/CD automates builds, releases artifacts, and deploys to various environments.
- It also addresses security and observability concerns.
CodeBuild and CodePipeline Overview
- CodeBuild is AWS's basic build service, comparable to CircleCI or Travis, using a build spec YAML file.
- CodePipeline orchestrates multiple stages and actions, integrating with various AWS and third-party services.