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. Billing is based on actual build time and the selected compute type.
Core Features
- Fully managed build infrastructure with automatic scaling
- Pre-configured images for common languages and frameworks
- Support for custom Docker images from Amazon ECR
- Lambda-based compute environments for short, fast builds
- Native test report integration
- Batch builds for running multiple build projects in parallel
Typical Use Cases
Continuous Integration: CodeBuild compiles code on every commit, runs tests, and creates artifacts. Combined with CodePipeline, it forms complete CI/CD workflows.
Container Builds: Build Docker images and automatically push them to Amazon ECR. CodeBuild supports containerized build environments for complex container builds.
Multi-Project Builds: Batch builds run multiple build projects in parallel, which is particularly useful for monorepos or complex dependency hierarchies.
Benefits
- No build server management
- Automatic scaling during build peaks
- Pay-per-use with no fixed minimum cost
- Native integration with AWS developer tools such as CodePipeline, CodeArtifact, and CodeCommit
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 is AWS CodeBuild?
AWS CodeBuild is a fully managed build service that compiles source code, runs tests, and creates deployable artifacts without requiring you to operate your own build servers. The build infrastructure scales automatically with the number of parallel builds.
What does AWS CodeBuild cost?
CodeBuild follows a pay-as-you-go model with no base fee. EC2-based compute types are billed per build minute, while Lambda-based compute types are billed per second. Reserved capacity with its own pricing model is also available. A free tier is included, and exact prices are listed on the official pricing page.
Which build environments does CodeBuild support?
CodeBuild offers pre-configured images for Amazon Linux, Ubuntu, and Windows, as well as Lambda-based compute environments. Custom Docker images from Amazon ECR can be used 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 can automatically trigger builds 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, including common formats such as JUnit and Cucumber.
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