Push Codes to AWS CodeCommit using Visual Studio Code

Prerequisites

1. AWS CLI: Make sure you have the AWS Command Line Interface installed and configured.
2. Git: Ensure Git is installed on your machine.
3. AWS CodeCommit Repository: Have an existing AWS CodeCommit repository or create a new one.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Set Up AWS CLI

Install the AWS CLI if you haven’t already:

• Windows: Download and run the AWS CLI MSI installer from AWS CLI MSI installer.
• macOS: Use Homebrew: brew install awscli
• Linux: Use a package manager like apt-get: sudo apt-get install awscli

Configure the AWS CLI with your credentials:

aws configure

You’ll need to input your AWS Access Key ID, Secret Access Key, Default region name, and Default output format.

2. Install and Configure Git

Download and install Git from git-scm.com.

Configure your Git user:

git config --global user.name "Your Name"
git config --global user.email "[email protected]"

3. Clone the AWS CodeCommit Repository

In the AWS Management Console, navigate to your CodeCommit repository, and copy the clone URL. The URL will be in the format:

https://git-codecommit.<region>.amazonaws.com/v1/repos/<repository_name>

In Visual Studio Code, open a terminal (Ctrl +) and clone the repository:

git clone https://git-codecommit.<region>.amazonaws.com/v1/repos/<repository_name>

Replace <region> and <repository_name> with your specific values.

4. Open the Repository in Visual Studio Code

After cloning, open the repository folder in Visual Studio Code:

• Go to File > Open Folder.
• Navigate to the cloned repository folder and select it.

5. Make Changes and Commit

Make changes to your code within Visual Studio Code. When you’re ready to commit:

• Go to the Source Control view by clicking the Source Control icon on the Activity Bar on the side of the window.
• You should see the changes listed under Changes.
• Write a commit message in the text box at the top, and then click the checkmark icon to commit the changes.

6. Push Changes to CodeCommit

Push your committed changes to the AWS CodeCommit repository:

• Open the terminal in Visual Studio Code.
• Ensure you are in the repository directory.
• Run the following command to push your changes:

git push

7. (Optional) Set Up SSH Authentication (If Required)

If you prefer to use SSH instead of HTTPS for authentication, you need to set up SSH keys:

• Generate an SSH key pair if you don’t have one:

  ssh-keygen

• Add the public key to your AWS CodeCommit user settings.
• Clone the repository using the SSH URL provided by CodeCommit.

By following these steps, you should be able to push your code to AWS CodeCommit using Visual Studio Code.