Deploy Dynamic Web Apps on AWS using CI/CD Pipelines and GitHub Actions

Project Overview

This project showcases the deployment of a dynamic web application on AWS using Terraform for infrastructure as code and GitHub Actions for continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD). The deployment process involves building and pushing Docker images, managing AWS resources, and automating tasks to ensure a seamless deployment experience. The architecture of this deployment includes the following components:

• Amazon ECR: To store Docker images.
• Amazon ECS Fargate: To run the containerized application.
• Amazon RDS: For the relational database.
• Amazon S3: To store environment files.
• Terraform: To define and provision the infrastructure.
• GitHub Actions: To automate the CI/CD pipeline.
• CI/CD Pipelines: To build and manage continuous integration and deployment pipelines to ensure smooth and efficient application updates.
• Docker: To containerize the application for consistent and portable deployment.
• Linux & Bash Scripting: Automate and manage development environment and deployment processes with Linux commands and Bash scripts.
• Flyway: Seamlessly manage database migrations to ensure data evolves with the application.
• Credential Management: Securely manage secrets and credentials with AWS Secrets Manager and GitHub Actions repository secrets.

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Learning Outcomes:

During this project, I gained valuable insights and experience in several areas:

• Terraform for Infrastructure as Code: Learned how to define, provision, and manage AWS infrastructure using Terraform.
• CI/CD with GitHub Actions: Developed a CI/CD pipeline to automate the build, test, and deployment processes.
• Containerization with Docker: Gained proficiency in building, managing, and deploying Docker containers.
• AWS Services Integration: Integrated various AWS services like ECS, ECR, RDS, and S3 to create a cohesive deployment strategy.
• Database Migration with Flyway: Automated database migrations using Flyway, ensuring consistency and reliability.
• Security and Compliance: Ensured secure handling of credentials and configurations by leveraging AWS IAM roles and policies.