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Date Published
Author
Marcelo Oliveira
Word count
2935
Language
English
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None

Summary

The text outlines a comprehensive tutorial for building a CI/CD-driven ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) pipeline that processes cryptocurrency data using the CoinGecko API, with the final output being a Markdown file showcasing the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market cap. This file is automatically uploaded to an AWS S3 bucket using CircleCI for continuous integration and delivery. The guide covers the setup of necessary accounts and dependencies, detailed coding instructions for the ETL process—comprising data extraction, transformation, validation, and loading—along with the CircleCI configuration to automate these tasks. It also includes steps for configuring AWS identity and environment variables to facilitate secure data uploads. By following this tutorial, users can efficiently create a live cryptocurrency report that is maintained entirely through code and cloud infrastructure, offering opportunities for further customization such as email alerts, HTML dashboards, and trend charts.