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As a result:
- The pipeline step stopped
- Deployment process was aborted
- Application was NOT restarted
- Previous working version remained intact
If any step in the CI/CD pipeline fails, the deployment automatically stops. This protects production from broken or unstable code.
Interesting Facts & Statistics
"CI/CD is not a tool, it’s a culture"
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Why use Bitbucket Pipelines?
Bitbucket Pipelines provides native CI/CD integration with repositories, reducing setup complexity.
Q2. Why PM2 instead of node directly?
PM2 ensures application stability, auto-restarts on failure, and better process control.
Q3. Why use Nginx as a reverse proxy?
Nginx improves security, handles traffic efficiently, and allows SSL termination.
Key Takeaways
- CI/CD automates deployments and saves time
- Bitbucket Pipelines integrates seamlessly with repositories
- AWS EC2 provides flexible and scalable hosting
- PM2 ensures high availability of Node.js apps
- Nginx enhances security and request handling
Conclusion
This POC successfully demonstrates a real-world CI/CD pipeline for a Node.js application using Bitbucket Pipelines and AWS EC2. The setup ensures reliable, automated, and scalable deployments with minimal manual intervention.By implementing this approach, teams can improve deployment confidence, reduce errors, and accelerate delivery - making it a strong foundation for production-grade applications.
About the Author: Narendra is a DevOps Engineer at AddWebSolution, specializing in automating infrastructure to improve efficiency and reliability.