Introduction to AWS CodeBuild
Difficulty: Beginner
Duration: 2 minutes and 23 seconds
Students: 431
Rating: 5/5
In this lesson, we explain the basics of AWS CodeBuild and how it can be used to compile, build, and test your source code.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson, you will have a greater understanding of the AWS CodeBuild service, including
- What the service is and the benefit it provides
- What a buildspec file is
- How to use AWS CodeBuild to create a deployable artifact
Intended Audience
- Those who are implementing and managing software builds on AWS
- Those who are looking to take a certification, such as the AWS Certified Developer - Associate certification
Prerequisites
- A fundamental understanding of AWS, including services such as Amazon S3, Amazon CloudWatch, and AWS IAM
- It would be helpful to understand some basic principles of code, as well as YAML files and some knowledge of Docker containers
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