AWS CodePipeline
A continuous delivery service that automates your release pipelines.
Overview
AWS CodePipeline is a continuous delivery service you can use to model, visualize, and automate the steps required to release your software. You can quickly model and configure the different stages of a software release process. CodePipeline automates the steps required to release your software changes continuously.
✨ Key Features
- Visual workflow modeling
- Deep integration with AWS services (CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, S3, Lambda)
- Customizable stages and actions
- IAM integration for security
- Parallel execution
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Seamless integration with the entire AWS ecosystem
- Visual pipeline editor
- Pay-as-you-go pricing model
Unique Value: Easily orchestrate and automate software releases within the AWS ecosystem, providing a unified and managed delivery pipeline.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Continuous delivery for applications running on AWS
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC) deployments with CloudFormation
- Serverless application deployment
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Teams not using AWS for hosting.
- Organizations that want a single tool for both CI and CD, as CodePipeline primarily orchestrates other services like CodeBuild.
🏆 Alternatives
Offers unparalleled integration with AWS services, making it the most natural choice for teams fully committed to the AWS cloud.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Varies by AWS support plan tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: 1 active pipeline per month.
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