AWS CodeDeploy Reviews

I recommended using AWS CodeDeploy for a small customer, an institute that wanted their application replicated on AWS. AWS CodeDeploy was chosen for its simplicity and ease of integration. Unlike other tools that require extensive scripting for each stage, it offers a drag-and-drop functionality, making the deployment process easy. 

AWS CodeDeploy operates on an on-demand basis. This means that you only pay for the exact duration of the deployment process. Whether it takes one minute, two minutes, or even longer, you're only charged for the time it takes to complete the deployment. You're not locked into paying for dedicated servers.

It is suitable for environments with multiple stages. Its capabilities allow for the management of production and review processes. Our focus lies on the development or unit environment within AWS. Changes are implemented weekly in the production environment, although not all customers utilize this approach.

The tool's integration is easier than any other open-source solution.  Its implementation has enhanced our team's productivity. With this tool, once the code is uploaded, everything is automated. The code becomes available automatically and is deployed to the server without manual intervention, such as logging in, copying, and pasting the code. It helps us to save a lot of time. 

Improvements could be made to AWS CodeDeploy in terms of its agent's compatibility across different operating systems. Currently, there are instances where the agent may not work seamlessly with certain integrations, leading to issues with registering protocols on authorized servers.

I rate the product's stability an eight out of ten. 

I rate the tool's scalability an eight out of ten. 

The tool's deployment is easy. It's easier than open-source solutions, which may require more time. It is cost-effective and fast. 

I recommend AWS CodeDeploy as it consistently ranks at the top in the market. I've worked with other cloud services like Azure and Google Cloud Platform, but AWS CodeDeploy always stands out with its features. Their continuous improvement of the user interface and documentation is commendable. It has also improved the front-end experience. I rate it a ten out of ten. 

We use CodeDeploy to deploy code across multiple instances and servers.

It's just like every other AWS resource I use. It gets the job done. 

I've been using CodeDeploy for about two or three years.

I rate AWS CodeDeploy nine out of 10 for stability. 

I rate AWS CodeDeploy eight out of 10 for scalability. When our application needs additional resources, it scales up automatically. 

Setting up CodeDeploy is pretty easy. I rate it eight out of 10 for ease of setup. Deployment depends on the infrastructure I'm running. It's a serverless computer, but I know it's pretty fast. 

It isn't expensive compared to other services I've used. It's less than a dollar per use, so it's more cost-effective than other AWS resources like Lambda. it depends on your usage and how long you run the application run or the resources used by the deployment. All those things come into play. It's not only CodeDeploy, which isn't a separate bill we pay. We pay bills for various cloud resources.

I rate CodeDeploy eight out of 10.  I would encourage people to use AWS CodeDeploy, but you should consider things like pricing and what you want to achieve. 

Private Cloud

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

We use CodeDeploy to deploy services onto different platforms within AWS, such as EC2 services or containers like EKS, which is part of Kubernetes, or Elastic Container Services like ECS. This depends on the platform we wish to deploy on.

CodeDeploy has significantly impacted our internal productivity and made processes more efficient. The overall productivity has been great.

CodeDeploy is quite easy to use within the AWS ecosystem. The automated rollback feature stands out because it can kindly roll back to the previous version if a deployment fails. This feature is excellent.

There will always be room for improvement, however, I cannot think of any specific improvements at the moment.

I have been using CodeDeploy for the same number of years as other AWS solutions, though the exact duration is not mentioned.

CodeDeploy is stable.

CodeDeploy is stable and scalable.

I will recommend CodeDeploy easily. 

Overall, on a scale from one to ten, I would give it an eight.

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

I remember it was a Node.js API that I deployed to some EC2 instances. I was trying to use PM2, a process manager, to deploy the application to the end users.

The biggest feature of using CodeDeploy is its scalability and how seamlessly the services communicate with other building services. It allows any DevOps team to manage those building services to effectively communicate with CodeDeploy.

There are many tools in the market that cover different aspects, such as the GitOps methodology of deployment. I have not used CodeDeploy with EKS, although I have used it with ECS. I am not sure if CodeDeploy can be used with EKS, and I see this as a deficiency for end users. Easier implementation would be beneficial.

I used CodeDeploy about a year ago.

I have not used the automatic rollback feature, but I used the rolling update and rolling deployment options.

Regarding scalability, applications will be scalable using AWS's underlying features like auto scaling. However, I am not sure if CodeDeploy itself contributes to application scalability.

I have not needed to contact the technical support team of AWS for any questions. Nowadays, tools like ChatGPT are accessible, and Stack Overflow and other platforms are helpful.

Neutral

The initial setup was not much difficult. I am not sure if they provide any tool to test it in a local environment. I had to use a local tool to test code build scripts.

Evaluating cost, it is important to note that the services provided by CodeDeploy can be expensive to purchase from other cloud platforms. However, depending on the services, it might be worth the investment.

If all of your applications are using AWS Cloud platform, I recommend using CodeDeploy due to its seamless integration with multiple AWS services. It offers scalability and automation, making it easier to manage infrastructure and achieve serverless deployments. I rate CodeDeploy a seven because it is easy to use and integrates smoothly with other services without much configuration effort. The overall product rating would be a 7.

Public Cloud

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

I primarily use CodeDeploy for deploying infrastructure on AWS, specifically for deployments and modifications when changes are made. It is used to manage and create infrastructure.

I appreciate the feature that allows me to stop at a particular stage, giving me control over when to deploy. I can choose to deploy immediately or postpone it. CodeDeploy is also valuable because it allows deployment across multiple accounts. Its integration with other AWS services makes the process seamless.

CodeDeploy is straightforward and doesn't have any noticeable cons. I have not given thought to any particular areas for improvement because the tool works well for me.

I have been using CodeDeploy for eight months.

CodeDeploy is very stable. I rate it a 10 for stability.

CodeDeploy is quite scalable and can easily be deployed across multiple environments.

Setting up CodeDeploy is easy if you know some programming. You can set it up manually on the AWS console or use code, such as CloudFormation or Terraform, for infrastructure as code. The process is straightforward.

I would recommend CodeDeploy depending on customer needs. If the source code is on AWS CodeCommit, CodeDeploy is suitable. If the code is on GitHub, GitHub Actions would be easier to set up and more integrated. Overall, I rate CodeDeploy a 10.

Public Cloud

Amazon Web Services (AWS)