Create a GitHub Account

1. Go to github.com
2. Click "Sign up" in the top right corner
3. Enter your email
4. Create a strong password
5. Choose a unique username
6. Confirm your email through the verification code
7. Complete the personalization questions (optional)
8. Create a new repository:
   • Click the "+" button in the top right corner
   • Select "New repository"
   • Give your repository a name
   • Choose whether it will be public or private
   • Initialize with a README if desired
   • Click "Create repository"

Exploring AWS CodePipeline in the AWS Console

1. Log in to the AWS Console at console.aws.amazon.com
2. In the top search bar, type "CodePipeline" and select the service
3. On the CodePipeline homepage:
   • Observe the main panel showing your existing pipelines
   • Note the "Create pipeline" button in the top right corner
   • Explore the left sidebar to see other available options
4. Click "Create pipeline" to explore the creation wizard:
   • Examine the source code options (GitHub, CodeCommit, S3)
   • See the different build providers available
   • Explore the deployment options
5. In the existing pipelines section:
   • Observe the visual structure of pipelines
   • See the different states (Success, In Progress, Failed)
   • Explore the execution history options
6. Explore the settings:
   • Examine the notification settings
   • View the logging options
   • Explore the permission policies