Eb.zip File

: You can create a ZIP file on your local machine and upload it directly through the Elastic Beanstalk Management Console .

: On macOS, it is recommended to remove hidden system files like __MACOSX or .DS_Store to keep the archive clean and avoid configuration issues. Troubleshooting and Logs

: For platforms like Node.js, you should typically exclude the node_modules folder as Elastic Beanstalk will automatically run npm install during the deployment process. How to Create and Deploy

An eb.zip file is a compressed source bundle containing your application's code, configuration files, and dependencies needed to run on the AWS Elastic Beanstalk platform. Key Requirements

If a deployment fails, you can use the EB CLI or the console to retrieve instance logs as a ZIP file to diagnose errors in the environment's health or application execution. Create an Elastic Beanstalk application source bundle