What is AWS CodeBuild?
AWS CodeBuild is a managed build service that compiles source code, runs tests, and creates deployable artifacts. The service scales automatically and eliminates the need to manage your own build servers. You only pay for actual build time.
Key Features
- Fully managed build infrastructure
- Pre-configured images for common languages and frameworks
- Support for custom Docker images
- Native test report integration
- Parallel builds for faster pipelines
Common Use Cases
Continuous Integration: CodeBuild compiles code on every commit, runs tests, and creates artifacts. Integration with CodePipeline for complete CI/CD workflows.
Container Builds: Create Docker images and automatically push them to ECR. CodeBuild supports Docker-in-Docker for complex container builds.
Multi-Project Builds: Batch builds run multiple build projects in parallel. Ideal for monorepos or complex dependency hierarchies.
Benefits
- No build server management
- Automatic scaling during build peaks
- Pay-per-minute without minimum costs
- Native integration with AWS developer tools
Integration with innFactory
As an AWS Reseller, innFactory supports you with AWS CodeBuild: build pipeline architecture, custom build images, test automation, and migration from Jenkins or other CI systems.
Typical Use Cases
Frequently Asked Questions
What does AWS CodeBuild cost?
CodeBuild charges per build minute. general1.small costs $0.005/minute, general1.medium $0.01/minute, general1.large $0.02/minute. The Free Tier includes 100 build minutes per month.
Which build environments does CodeBuild support?
CodeBuild offers pre-configured images for Amazon Linux, Ubuntu, Windows. You can also use custom Docker images from ECR for specialized build environments.
How does CodeBuild integrate with GitHub/GitLab?
CodeBuild supports GitHub, GitHub Enterprise, GitLab, Bitbucket, and AWS CodeCommit as source providers. Webhooks trigger builds automatically on commits or pull requests.
Can I run tests in CodeBuild?
Yes, CodeBuild can run unit tests, integration tests, and other test suites. Test reports are natively supported with JUnit, NUnit, and Cucumber formats.