What is `appspec.yml`?

Q: What is `appspec.yml`?

> An `appspec.yml` is a configuration file used by CodeDeploy to define deployment parameters. It specifies: * Which source files should be copied to the destination. * What scripts to run during specific deployment lifecycle hooks (e.g., `BeforeInstall`, `AfterInstall`, `ApplicationStart`, `ValidateService`).

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An appspec.yml is a configuration file used by CodeDeploy to define deployment parameters. It specifies:

Which source files should be copied to the destination.
What scripts to run during specific deployment lifecycle hooks (e.g., BeforeInstall, AfterInstall, ApplicationStart, ValidateService).

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