> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://notes.kodekloud.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Course Introduction
> Learn to create and manage CI/CD pipelines on AWS CodePipeline with hands-on labs and best practices.
Welcome to the **AWS CodePipeline** course on **KodeKloud**! I’m Matthew Burch, and I’ll guide you through creating and managing robust CI/CD pipelines on AWS.
In this lesson, you’ll learn how to:
* Understand the fundamentals of **CI/CD** (Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery)
* Explore the core components of **AWS CodePipeline**
* Define a standard CI/CD workflow and key terminology
* Integrate CodePipeline with AWS services (CodeCommit, CodeBuild, Elastic Beanstalk) and third-party tools (GitHub)
* Apply security best practices and analyze pricing models
## Course Structure
| Module | Description |
| -------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| 1. Introduction to CI/CD | CI/CD principles, pipeline stages, and benefits |
| 2. AWS CodePipeline Fundamentals | Core resources, pipeline design patterns, and workflow orchestration |
| 3. Use Cases & Integrations | Connecting to GitHub, CodeCommit, CodeBuild, and external tools |
| 4. Security & Cost Management | IAM policies, encryption, artifact management, and cost optimization |
| 5. Hands-On Labs | Interactive in-browser exercises with instant feedback |
Every lecture is paired with a browser-based lab—complete real tasks, get instant hints, and reinforce what you learn.
## What’s Next?
1. **Overview of CI/CD Stages**
* **Source**: Your code repository (GitHub, CodeCommit)
* **Build**: Compile and test using tools like AWS CodeBuild
* **Deploy**: Automate delivery to environments (Elastic Beanstalk, ECS, Lambda)
2. **Setting Up Your First Pipeline**
* Walk through the AWS Management Console
* Connect to a GitHub repository
* Commit code and observe automated triggers
3. **Best Practices & Limitations**
* Common pitfalls, quota considerations, and troubleshooting tips
Join the [KodeKloud Slack Community](https://kodekloud.com/slack) to ask questions, share insights, and get real-time support from instructors and peers.
Ready to streamline your delivery process with AWS CodePipeline? Let’s get started!