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 the defined stages sequentially and in parallel.
Core Features
- Visual pipeline definition and monitoring
- Integration with GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, and AWS CodeCommit
- Parallel and sequential actions in stages
- Manual approval gates
- Cross-account and cross-region deployments
- V2 pipelines with extended trigger and variable capabilities
Typical 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, which is well suited for enterprise setups with separate accounts for dev, staging, and prod.
Benefits
- No pipeline infrastructure to manage
- Native integration with AWS developer tools
- Two pricing models (V1 and V2) to choose from based on usage profile
- Complete audit trails via AWS 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 is AWS CodePipeline?
AWS CodePipeline is a fully managed CI/CD orchestration service that automates build, test, and deployment workflows. It connects source repositories, build services, and deployment targets into a complete delivery pipeline and triggers automatically on code changes.
What does AWS CodePipeline cost?
CodePipeline offers two pipeline types with different billing: V1 pipelines are billed per active pipeline per month, while V2 pipelines are billed based on actual action execution time in minutes. A free tier is included, and exact prices are listed on the official pricing page.
Which source providers does CodePipeline support?
CodePipeline supports GitHub, GitHub Enterprise, Bitbucket Cloud, GitLab, AWS CodeCommit, Amazon S3, and Amazon ECR as source providers, among others.
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 fully managed service without any server management of your own. Jenkins requires its own infrastructure and maintenance. CodePipeline integrates natively with AWS services, while Jenkins integrations rely on plugins.
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