Introduction to Deploying a Zomato Clone

Platforms like Zomato have set a high standard for user experience and operational efficiency in the fast-paced world of food delivery services. Building a Zomato clone is a great project to explore modern software delivery practices, especially when combined with DevSecOps principles. This guide walks you through deploying a Zomato clone using DevSecOps CI/CD techniques on an AWS EC2 instance, incorporating tools like Jenkins, Docker, Trivy, SonarQube, and OWASP Dependency Check.

Setting Up the Environment: Ubuntu 22.04 T2 Large Instance

  1. Launch the Instance: Launch a T2 Large Ubuntu 22.04 EC2 instance from the AWS console.
  2. Access the Instance: Once the instance is up, use SSH to access it:
    ssh -i “your-key.pem” ubuntu@your-ec2-instance
  3. Update the Packages: Run the following commands to update the system.
    sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

Installing Jenkins, Docker, and Trivy

Installing Jenkins

  1. Install Java: Jenkins requires Java to run, so install it with:
    sudo apt install openjdk-11-jdk -y
  2. Install Jenkins:
    curl -fsSL https://pkg.jenkins.io/debian/jenkins.io.key | sudo tee \

/usr/share/keyrings/jenkins-keyring.asc > /dev/null

echo deb [signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/jenkins-keyring.asc] \

https://pkg.jenkins.io/debian binary/ | sudo tee \

/etc/apt/sources.list.d/jenkins.list > /dev/null

sudo apt update

sudo apt install jenkins -y

  1. Start Jenkins:
    sudo systemctl start jenkins

Installing Docker

Docker will allow you to containerize the Zomato clone application.

  1. Install Docker:
    sudo apt install docker.io -y
  2. Enable Docker:
    sudo systemctl enable docker

Installing Trivy

Trivy is used to scan your Docker images for vulnerabilities.

  1. Install Trivy:
    sudo apt install trivy -y

Configuring Jenkins and Essential Plugins

Once Jenkins is installed, access its UI through the browser (http://your-ec2-ip:8080). Complete the initial setup, and then:

  1. Install Plugins:
    • Docker Pipeline
    • GitHub Integration
    • SonarQube Scanner
    • OWASP Dependency Check Plugin

To install these, go to Manage Jenkins > Manage Plugins.

Creating a Jenkins Pipeline for Continuous Integration and Delivery

Now, set up a Jenkins pipeline for the Zomato clone.

  1. Pipeline Definition:
    • In Jenkins, create a new pipeline project.
    • In the pipeline section, define the stages:
      • Cloning the code from GitHub
      • Running static code analysis using SonarQube
      • Running OWASP Dependency Check for security vulnerabilities
      • Building the Docker image
      • Pushing the Docker image to a Docker repository
      • Deploying the Docker container

pipeline {

    agent any

    stages {

        stage(‘Clone Repository’) {

            steps {

                git ‘https://github.com/your-repository/zomato-clone.git’

            }

        }

        stage(‘SonarQube Analysis’) {

            steps {

                script {

                    // Add SonarQube Analysis

                }

            }

        }

        stage(‘Dependency Check’) {

            steps {

                dependencyCheck additionalArguments: ‘–project Zomato –format XML’

            }

        }

        stage(‘Build Docker Image’) {

            steps {

                script {

                    docker.build(‘zomato-clone:latest’)

                }

            }

        }

        stage(‘Push Docker Image’) {

            steps {

                script {

                    docker.withRegistry(‘https://registry.hub.docker.com’, ‘docker-credentials’) {

                        docker.image(‘zomato-clone:latest’).push(‘latest’)

                    }

                }

            }

        }

        stage(‘Deploy’) {

            steps {

                script {

                    docker.run(‘zomato-clone:latest’, ‘-d -p 80:80’)

                }

            }

        }

    }

}

Integrating SonarQube for Static Code Analysis

SonarQube helps in identifying code quality issues.

  1. Set up SonarQube Server: Run SonarQube locally or use a managed service.
  2. Jenkins Integration: Configure Jenkins to use the SonarQube scanner plugin.
  3. Scan the Code: Add a step in your Jenkinsfile to trigger the SonarQube analysis.

Incorporating OWASP Dependency Check for Security

OWASP Dependency Check scans for vulnerable dependencies.

  1. Jenkins Plugin: Ensure the OWASP Dependency Check plugin is installed.
  2. Add Scan in Pipeline: Configure the pipeline’s OWASP scan to ensure secure dependencies.

Building and Pushing Docker Images

Building the Docker image involves packaging the application into a container. This is done within the pipeline using:

docker build -t zomato-clone .

docker tag zomato-clone:latest your-docker-repo/zomato-clone:latest

docker push your-docker-repo/zomato-clone:latest

Deploying the Application with Docker

Once the image is built and pushed, run the application on the EC2 instance:

docker run -d -p 80:80 your-docker-repo/zomato-clone:latest

This will expose the application to the internet via port 80.

Securing the Deployment with Trivy

After deploying, it is crucial to secure the image with Trivy.

  1. Run Trivy Scan: Run Trivy on the Docker image:
    trivy image your-docker-repo/zomato-clone:latest
  2. Fix Vulnerabilities: Review the results and fix any critical vulnerabilities.

Terminating AWS EC2 Instances for Efficient Resource Management

Once you’re done, it’s essential to terminate the EC2 instance to avoid unnecessary charges:

  1. Terminate the Instance:
    aws ec2 terminate-instances –instance-ids your-instance-id
  2. Verify: Ensure the instance is no longer running by checking your EC2 dashboard.

Conclusion

Following this guide, you’ve successfully deployed a Zomato clone with an entire DevSecOps CI/CD pipeline. With Jenkins managing the pipeline, SonarQube and OWASP ensuring code security, and Docker enabling seamless deployment, this setup provides a secure, scalable, and efficient software delivery process.

References

Building end-to-end AWS DevSecOps CI/CD pipeline with open-source SCA, SAST, and DAST tools

Building an end-to-end Kubernetes-based DevSecOps software factory on AWS