AWS CodePipeline
A fully managed continuous delivery service.
Overview
AWS CodePipeline is a fully managed continuous delivery service that helps you automate your release pipelines for fast and reliable application and infrastructure updates. CodePipeline automates the build, test, and deploy phases of your release process every time there is a code change, based on the release model you define.
✨ Key Features
- Workflow automation
- Flexible release process
- Pre-built and custom plugins
- Parallel execution
- Declarative pipeline definition
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Fully managed service
- Deep integration with other AWS services
- Simple, visual workflow editor
Unique Value: Automate your software release pipelines on AWS with a fully managed and easy-to-use service.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Creating a complete CI/CD pipeline for a web application, from source code to production deployment.
- Automating the deployment of infrastructure changes using AWS CloudFormation.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Complex, multi-stage pipelines with advanced logic (may require more flexibility than CodePipeline offers)
- Pipelines that need to run on-premises
🏆 Alternatives
CodePipeline offers a simpler, more integrated experience for building CI/CD pipelines on AWS compared to self-hosting and managing a tool like Jenkins.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise Support tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: One free active pipeline per month.
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