Seamless CI/CD on AWS: Deploying Docker Applications with GitHub Actions

Introduction

In today’s world of rapid application development, a streamlined CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery) workflow is essential. This article will guide you through a powerful approach to automate the building, packaging, and deployment of your Docker-based applications to Amazon Web Services (AWS) using GitHub Actions.

Prerequisites

• An AWS account with administrative privileges
• A GitHub repository containing your application source code
• Basic understanding of Docker concepts

Step 1: Login to the AWS Console

• Navigate to the AWS Console (https://console.aws.amazon.com/) and sign in with your credentials.

Step 2: Create an IAM User for Deployment

Access IAM Service: Search for and open the IAM (Identity and Access Management) service.

Create User: Go to “Users” -> “Add Users” and provide a descriptive name (e.g., “github-actions-deployment”).

Grant Permissions: Select “Programmatic access”. Choose “Attach existing policies directly” and add the following: