04_02 Create a GitHub repository for the application code

In this lab, you'll set up a new GitHub repository and upload the application code that will later be deployed to AWS Lambda.

Using Git-based source control is an essential step in the deployment workflow because it ensures your code is versioned and accessible to Jenkins.

This lab should take 5 to 10 minutes to complete.

Overview

1. Download the exercise files
2. Create a GitHub repository
3. Upload the code into the repo
4. Copy the repo URL

Instructions

1. Download the Exercise Files

Note

If you've already downloaded the exercise files, you can skip this step!

1. Navigate to the home page of the course repository.
2. Select Code and choose Download ZIP.
3. Extract the contents of the ZIP file to your local system.
4. Locate the folder for this lesson: ch4_deploy_code_to_aws_lambda/04_02_create_a_github_repository_for_the_application_code.

2. Create a GitHub Repository

1. Log into your GitHub account.
2. Go to github.com/new to create a new repository.
3. In the Repository name field, enter: python-api
4. In the Description field, enter: Python API
5. Leave the repository as Public.
6. Check the box to Add a README file.
7. Check the box to Add .gitignore and select Python from the dropdown.
8. Select Create repository to finalize the setup.

3. Upload the Code into the Repo

1. From the new repository page, select Add file and select Upload files.
2. Select Choose your files.
3. Browse to the extracted exercise files and open the folder: 04_02_create_a_github_repository_for_the_application_code.
4. Select all files in this folder and select Open.
5. Select Commit changes to upload the files to your GitHub repository.

4. Copy the Repo URL

1. On the repo homepage, select Code and then select HTTPS.
2. Select the stacked squares icon to copy the URL to your system clipboard.

You're now ready to move on to creating the deployment job in Jenkins.

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