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Student Handout
CI/CD Pipeline: Student Handout
Introduction to CI/CD Pipeline
CI/CD stands for Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery/Deployment. It is a
DevOps practice that automates the software development process, including building, testing,
and deploying code changes.
Importance of CI/CD in DevOps
1. Reducing Manual Work: Automates repetitive tasks like testing and deployment.
2. Faster Feedback: Provides immediate feedback to developers if issues arise.
3. Consistency: Ensures a standardized process, reducing errors.
4. Faster Releases: Enables frequent releases of new features or bug fixes.
Key Stages of a CI/CD Pipeline
1. Source Stage:
Code is stored in a version control system like Git or AWS CodeCommit.
Example: Developers push code changes to a Git repository.
2. Build Stage:
Code is compiled and packaged into an executable format.
Example: Using Maven to build a Java application.
3. Test Stage:
Automated tests are run to verify code functionality.
Example: Running unit tests using JUnit.
4. Deploy Stage:
Code is deployed to a server for user access.
Example: Deploying a web application to an AWS EC2 instance.
5. Monitor Stage:
System is monitored post-deployment to ensure smooth operation.
Example: Using AWS CloudWatch to monitor application performance.
Creating a CI/CD Pipeline Using AWS CodePipeline
1. Define the Stages:
Set up stages like Source, Build, Test, and Deploy in AWS CodePipeline.
2. Integrate with AWS Services:
CodeCommit: Stores source code.
CodeBuild: Compiles code and runs tests.
CodeDeploy: Deploys code to servers.
3. Configure Triggers:
Automate pipeline execution when new code is pushed to CodeCommit.
Managing and Monitoring the Pipeline
Use AWS CodePipeline's dashboard to monitor the status of each stage.
Example: Receiving alerts if a test fails during the Test Stage.
Implementing Automated Testing and Rollback
Strategies
1. Automated Testing with AWS CodeBuild:
Run tests automatically after the build stage.
Example: Stopping the pipeline if integration tests fail.
2. Safe Rollback Strategies with AWS CodeDeploy:
Configure automatic rollbacks for failed deployments.
Example: Reverting to a previous stable version if deployment issues occur.
Hands-On: Building a Complete CI/CD Pipeline
1. Create a CodeCommit Repository:
Store your source code.
2. Set Up CodeBuild:
Compile code and run tests.
3. Configure CodeDeploy:
Deploy code to AWS services like EC2.
4. Create a Pipeline in CodePipeline:
Define and integrate stages with AWS services.
5. Configure Triggers:
Automate pipeline execution on code changes.
6. Monitor the Pipeline:
Use the dashboard to track pipeline status.
Conclusion
A CI/CD pipeline automates the software development process, ensuring efficient, reliable, and
fast delivery of software. By leveraging AWS services like CodePipeline, CodeCommit,
CodeBuild, and CodeDeploy, you can maintain a ready-to-deploy state for your software.
Diagram: CI/CD Pipeline Overview
+------------+ +------------+ +-----------+ +------------+ +------------
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|Source Code |->| Build |->|Test |->|Deploy |->|Monitor
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|(CodeCommit)| | (CodeBuild)| |(CodeBuild)| |(CodeDeploy)| |
(CloudWatch)|
+------------+ +------------+ +-----------+ +------------+ +------------
+
Thank you for your attention, and I hope this handout helps solidify your understanding of
CI/CD pipelines!
