AWS CodeBuild Reviews

I utilize CodeBuild's broad services.

The integration with other AWS services is important as well. These features make CodeBuild valuable to me.

I faced some challenges while using CodeBuild. I would like to see some improvements in certain limitations of the product.

I have used CodeBuild for some time.

There have been times when CodeBuild has shown some instability, like bugs or breakdowns.

The initial setup of CodeBuild is easy.

Regarding the pricing of CodeBuild, I cannot speak to the exact price. 

I recommend it to others. From one to ten, I would rate CodeBuild eight out of ten.

In our environment, the primary use case for AWS CodeBuild is to build Docker images for containerized applications. We also use it to build application binaries. 

One of the most valuable features of AWS CodeBuild is its variable feature. Instead of having to rewrite credentials or configurations multiple times for different stages, we can define these variables once and use them across various steps in the build pipeline. With a clear characterization of steps and instructions, we better understand what actions are being taken within each pipeline stage.

While working on building images for multiple applications within a single script, I encountered an issue where looping functionality was not supported as expected. Although conditions were functioning correctly, the lack of support for looping hindered my ability to execute certain tasks efficiently.

We have been using AWS CodeBuild for more than 2 years.

We haven't encountered any stability issues with CodeBuild. It has worked perfectly for you without any downtimes, which is essential, especially in modern environments where containerized applications are prevalent.

The platform's scalability of CodeBuild varies from client to client requirements.

We have yet to contact the technical support team, but the services are stable.

The initial setup for CodeBuild is straightforward. There is no need for installation. You just have to log in to your account and start writing scripts to build your application.

Using AWS CodeBuild might involve some initial expenses, but there are strategies to optimize costs and ensure a return on investment. Leveraging features like caching files and using the artifact feature to pass packages between stages can help reduce costs by minimizing the need to fetch files repeatedly.

Despite the cost, it is worth the investment.

CodeBuild integrates with other AWS services, enhancing the build environment's functionality. For instance, it works seamlessly with AWS Elastic Container Registry (ECR). It allows you to build and deploy container images to ECR directly from CodeBuild.

It is easy for someone with experience in shell scripting or writing code to learn. Once familiar with these skills, using CodeBuild becomes quite straightforward.

Following the predefined stages organizes the steps effectively. This helps users build their architecture with ease.

I rate it an eight out of ten.