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Push Code from VS Code to GitHub/GitLab

Dec 27, 2025 · 3 min read · Prerequisites Before we begin, ensure you have: Git Installed: Download here if you haven't. GitLab/GitHub Account: Sign up at GitLab.com or GitHub.com Personal Access Token (PAT): 1. Go to User Settings → Access Tokens. Name it (e.g., "VSCode-Ac...

Build Custom AMIs in AWS (Part 2: with Terraform + Packer)

Dec 25, 2025 · 5 min read · Introduction In Part 1, we learned how to build a custom AMI using Packer manually. In Part 2, we'll automate the entire workflow by integrating Terraform with Packer: ✅ Terraform triggers Packer to build the AMI ✅ Terraform launches EC2 instance u...

Build Custom AMIs in AWS (Part 1: with Packer)

Dec 24, 2025 · 5 min read · Launching a new EC2 instance often feels repetitive: connect via SSH, update packages, install Apache, start the service, and test the site. That’s 10–15 minutes of manual work every single time. Packer changes this workflow completely. Instead of re...

How to Get Azure Credentials Using CLI (for Terraform & GitLab CI/CD)

Dec 23, 2025 · 3 min read · To authenticate Terraform and GitLab CI/CD with Azure, you need four environment variables: ARM_SUBSCRIPTION_ID ARM_TENANT_ID ARM_CLIENT_ID ARM_CLIENT_SECRET These values come from an Azure Service Principal, which acts as a secure identity for...

Beginner’s Guide: Automate AWS Infrastructure with GitLab CI and Terraform

Dec 21, 2025 · 3 min read · In this article, we will create AWS infrastructure using Terraform and then automate it using GitLab CI.We will create an S3 bucket, apply it from GitLab, and finally destroy it — all using a pipeline. This lab is perfect for beginners who want to un...