CodeDeploy
Ready for another straightforwardly named AWS service? AWS CodeDeploy automates the process of releasing new features or other code updates, making it easier to ensure a smooth deployment without downtime. CodeDeploy allows you to define deployment steps and handles the heavy lifting, such as installing the latest version of your application, managing rollback procedures, and monitoring the deployment progress.
CodeDeploy supports a variety of deployment strategies, letting you control how updates are rolled out—whether across all servers at once or gradually—to reduce potential issues. With AWS CodeDeploy, you can streamline your deployment process, making it more efficient and reliable, while also minimizing the risk of disruptions for your users.
CodePipeline
Developers often use a pipeline during the creation of software—a sort of digital assembly line for software that guides code changes through the different stages of the release process. CodePipeline is an AWS Cloud service that automates the steps from source code to deployment, allowing your developers to create a continuous delivery pipeline with ease.
With CodePipeline, you define the stages and actions for your pipeline, such as source code retrieval, building, testing, and deployment. Once set up, it monitors your code changes and automatically moves them through each stage, providing a visual representation of your delivery process. CodePipeline integrates seamlessly with other AWS services and third-party tools, offering a straightforward way to organize and automate your software release workflow.
CodeStar
AWS CodeStar is designed to have your developers up and running, developing in the AWS Cloud as quickly as possible. Think of it as a one-stop shop for building, managing, and deploying applications on AWS.
Note
This text covers AWS CodeStar because the information for the latest Cloud Practitioner exam makes it clear that this technology may be covered on your exam. However, AWS has announced that it will be discontinuing support for this tool on July 31, 2024. Please keep this in mind as you are planning your AWS strategies and adoptions.
CodeStar is a user-friendly tool that simplifies the entire software development process. With CodeStar, you can easily set up a project, choose your preferred programming language, and collaborate with team members using integrated tools. It streamlines the workflow by automating the creation of necessary resources, such as code repositories, build pipelines, and deployment configurations. CodeStar supports various application types, making it suitable for a wide range of projects, from web applications to backend services.