What are ECS canary deployments?

What are ECS canary deployments?

ECS canary deployments are a deployment strategy that allows you to release a new version of your application to a small subset of users before rolling it out to everyone. This helps in identifying issues without affecting all users.

How do I set up a canary deployment in ECS?

To set up a canary deployment in ECS, you can create a new task definition for your updated application version, then configure a new service with a lower desired count for the canary version. Use a load balancer to route a percentage of traffic to the canary service.

What are the benefits of using canary deployments?

The benefits include reduced risk of widespread failures, the ability to monitor performance and user feedback on the new version, and the opportunity to roll back quickly if issues arise.

Can I automate ECS canary deployments?

Yes, you can automate ECS canary deployments using CI/CD tools like AWS CodePipeline or third-party tools that integrate with ECS.