What is AWS CodePipeline?
AWS CodePipeline is a CI/CD orchestration service that automates build, test, and deployment workflows. The service connects source repositories, build services, and deployment targets into a complete delivery pipeline. CodePipeline triggers automatically on code changes and executes all stages sequentially.
Key Features
- Visual pipeline definition and monitoring
- Integration with GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, CodeCommit
- Parallel and sequential actions in stages
- Manual approval gates
- Cross-account and cross-region deployments
Common Use Cases
Continuous Delivery: Automate the path from commit to deployment. CodePipeline triggers on every push, runs tests, and deploys automatically on success.
Multi-Environment Pipelines: Define stages for development, staging, and production. Manual approvals before production deployments ensure quality gates.
Multi-Account Deployments: CodePipeline can deploy to different AWS accounts. Ideal for enterprise setups with separate accounts for dev, staging, and prod.
Benefits
- No pipeline infrastructure to manage
- Native integration with AWS developer tools
- Simple pricing structure per active pipeline
- Complete audit trails via CloudTrail
Integration with innFactory
As an AWS Reseller, innFactory supports you with AWS CodePipeline: pipeline architecture, multi-account strategies, GitOps workflows, and migration from Jenkins or GitLab CI.
Typical Use Cases
Frequently Asked Questions
What does AWS CodePipeline cost?
An active pipeline costs $1 per month. The first pipeline is free for 30 days. Additional costs only arise from integrated services like CodeBuild.
Which source providers does CodePipeline support?
CodePipeline supports GitHub, GitHub Enterprise, Bitbucket Cloud, GitLab, AWS CodeCommit, S3, and ECR as source providers.
Can I include manual approvals?
Yes, CodePipeline supports manual approval actions. Pipelines pause and wait for approval via Console, CLI, or API before proceeding.
How does CodePipeline differ from Jenkins?
CodePipeline is a managed service without server management. Jenkins requires your own infrastructure. CodePipeline integrates natively with AWS services, Jenkins via plugins.