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From Code to Cloud in Seconds: How to Quickly Release App Updates on AWS App Runner

From Code to Cloud in Seconds: How to Quickly Release App Updates on AWS App Runner

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If you’re seeking a faster and more efficient way to release app updates, AWS App Runner is the secret weapon you’ve been missing. In this blog post, we’ll dive into the seamless process of leveraging AWS App Runner and Docker to achieve rapid deployment and ensure your app is always up to date.

If you haven’t heard about AWS App Runner, you can learn more about it in my recent blog post.

Selecting a Source

When setting up your new App Runner service, it’s crucial to choose the right repository type.

Although App Runner supports pulling images from Amazon Elastic Container Registry, it currently doesn’t integrate with Dockerhub, GitHub Registry, or GitLab Container Registry.

However, if you prefer deploying directly from a source code repository, you can easily utilize public and private GitHub repositories by installing the AWS Connector for GitHub app.

With this app in place, you can select the relevant repository and branch for deployment.

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Launch Your Applications Effortlessly with DigitalOcean Apps

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DigitalOcean Apps is a platform as a service (PaaS) offering from DigitalOcean. It allows developers to build, deploy, and scale applications quickly using a simple, intuitive interface. The platform supports several programming languages and frameworks, and it’s particularly well-suited for deploying containerized applications. It is probably one of the simplest platforms to get started with.

Why Use DigitalOcean Apps for Containerized Applications?

  1. Simplicity: DigitalOcean Apps simplifies the process of deploying containerized applications. You don’t need to manage the underlying infrastructure, allowing you to focus on writing code and building your application.
  2. Scalability: With DigitalOcean Apps, you can easily scale your application to handle increased traffic and demand. The platform automatically adjusts resources based on your application’s needs.
  3. Continuous Deployment: DigitalOcean Apps integrates with GitHub, GitLab, and Container Registries, allowing for continuous deployment. Whenever you push changes to your repository, the platform automatically builds and deploys your application.
  4. Insightful Metrics: DigitalOcean Apps provides detailed metrics and logs, helping you monitor the performance of your application and troubleshoot any issues that arise.
  5. Cost-Effective: Compared to other PaaS offerings, DigitalOcean Apps is quite cheap.
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