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Validating Python code with a CodeCatalyst pipeline

2024-01-18 12 min read AWS CI/CD CodeCatalyst Python Simon Hanmer
The YouTube player can not be loaded with disabled JavaScript. The following video is embedded here: https://youtube.com/watch?v=eg7nlpwEpnA CodeCatalyst is a unified development environment created by AWS. It has many features such as blueprints to assist in writing code, integrated Git repositories, dev environments which can be pre-defined and now AI integration. However, for myself, one of the most useful things is being able to define and use pipelines stored in the code repository. Continue reading

Deploying a Hugo Blog with Amazon CodeCatalyst

2023-03-09 12 min read AWS Hugo CI/CD CodeCatalyst Simon

CI/CD pipelines are an integral part of any developer’s toolset these days. They monitor code and when changes occur, automatically carry out a pre-defined set of actions, typically creating a build environment, and maybe running some tests before deploying the code.

Several tools can host these pipelines, and an important part of the work I do with GlobalLogic UK&I is being able to advise clients on which solutions might be best suited to their needs, and how to implement them.

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