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Build automation tools automate the time-consuming tasks inherent in creating a “build,” or usable version of an application. They automate and orchestrate the sometimes complex processes of compiling computer source code into binary code and packaging that binary code as well as running automated tests

Some PeerSpot members use build automation solutions. In reviews, they offer opinions on the most significant selection factors to consider when looking at this type of software. One theme that emerges from user comments is the importance of vendors that can keep up with the high pace of the technical evolution of the products that must be automated. Application development tools evolve quickly, so build automation must keep up. For some aspects of build automation, an Open Source community may be the best way to for tool makers and users to stay in sync with rapid changes in development platforms and development methodologies.

Build automation tends to get complex, so users prefer build automation systems that have simplicity in adding custom functions and rules and a simple, intuitive model for doing the core tasks. Others ask for build automation solutions that are simple but can be complex. Centralized build automation and a web-based front end can help with this goal. Making builds auditable allows multiple stakeholders to have awareness of how builds have been put together.

Given their essential interconnectedness, build automation suites thrive on APIs and plug-ins. The more, the better. Templates can keep things streamlined, allowing for consistent configuration on how an application Is built. Users also recommend build automation products that can delegate the building of executable code to a machine. Then, the tool should have the ability to trigger subsequent builds in a chain based off of multiple types of triggers in a deterministic fashion. Ultimately, the tool can enable an on-demand, push-button release strategy.

Leaderboard for Build Automation

Check out the members with the highest scores who have reviewed Build Automation.

#1. reviewer1465254

940

Points

Software Engineer at a tech services company

Reviewed TeamCity:

Good integration and CI/CD flow

#2. Cuneyt Gurses

905

Points

Solution Architect, DevOps Engineer at sonne technology

Reviewed GitLab:

Scalable open source code repository used primarily for hosting, collaboration and version control

#3. reviewer1595568

880

Points

Technical Content Writer at a computer software company

Reviewed Jenkins:

Easy to use, stable, and scalable, but needs better pricing

#4. Letarik Terefe Debella

590

Points

Software System Team Leader at Ethiopian Roads Administration

Reviewed GitLab:

Replicates with accuracy, scalable, and cost effective with premium options available

#5. Nakul Kundaliya

575

Points

Technical Lead Developer at Mayora Infotech

Reviewed GitLab:

Scalable, automatic code merging, and free version available

#6. reviewer1579953

540

Points

Manager at a tech vendor

Reviewed GitLab:

A double-sided solution for both DevOps and version management

#7. Javier Orellana

520

Points

SCRUM Master at a retailer

Reviewed GitLab:

Reliable with an excellent source-code repository and useful pipelines

#8. reviewer1393092

520

Points

Developer / Team Lead at a computer software company

Reviewed GitLab:

Meets our repository and tracking needs as well as component integration

#9. reviewer1652133

500

Points

Cloud Engineer at a retailer

Reviewed Jenkins:

Beneficial plugin integration, useful elastic management, and reliable

#10. BalakrishnanS

475

Points

Engeener at Dell EMC

Reviewed GitLab:

Easy to manage, reliable, good automation, and has good support

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