# Build phase transitions
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Builds in AWS CodeBuild proceed in phases:



![\[The CodeBuild phases.\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/codebuild/latest/userguide/images/build-phases.png)




**Important**  
The `UPLOAD_ARTIFACTS` phase is always attempted, even if the `BUILD` phase fails.