When evaluating Build Automation solutions, consider these crucial features:
Ease of configuration
Integration with existing tools
Scalability
Support for various programming languages
Robust error handling
Ease of configuration ensures that teams can set up and modify build processes without extensive effort. Integration with existing tools like version control systems and artifact repositories is vital for a seamless workflow. Scalability is important as projects evolve and require more resources. Support for various programming languages allows versatility, accommodating diverse project needs.
Robust error handling helps in identifying and rectifying issues promptly, minimizing downtime. An effective Build Automation solution should reduce manual intervention, streamline deployment processes, and enhance productivity. Its adaptability to different environments and compatibility with various platforms and technologies can significantly impact its efficiency. Optimal solutions provide detailed logs and notifications, aiding transparency and informed decision-making. This facilitates continuous improvement and development.
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Java Architect at a tech vendor with 51-200 employees
Vendor
Feb 22, 2017
Easy to setup and configure. Good logging, alarm setting and support most of the build softwares. Also allow to add custom plugins to provide additional features and integration.
Works at a tech company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Vendor
Jan 18, 2017
- works well with your build setup, can extract useful information when something breaks, and display/report it in a useful way.
- setup a useful pipeline shouldn't need days.
- good plugin infrastructure and maintained plugins.
Subject Matter Expert at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Apr 1, 2016
The most important things are simplicity in adding custom functions and rules and simple, intuitive model for getting up and running (the core domain - tasks, dependencies etc.). Documentation is important as well, preferably with a lot of examples.
Solution Management at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Vendor
Mar 3, 2015
That would be the capability of the vendor to keep up with the high pace of the technical evolution of the products it needs to build/test/automate.
Secondly given that we are all using some kind of DVCS these days, its capability to handle complex multi repo automation supporting branch/feature builds.
Build Automation refers to automating the tasks involved in the process of creating a software build and the associated processes including compiling computer source code into binary code, packaging binary code, and running automated tests.Build Automation systems streamline the software development lifecycle, improving efficiency and reliability. They eliminate repetitive tasks by automating set procedures, allowing developers to focus on coding rather than build-related activities....
When evaluating Build Automation solutions, consider these crucial features:
Ease of configuration ensures that teams can set up and modify build processes without extensive effort. Integration with existing tools like version control systems and artifact repositories is vital for a seamless workflow. Scalability is important as projects evolve and require more resources. Support for various programming languages allows versatility, accommodating diverse project needs.
Robust error handling helps in identifying and rectifying issues promptly, minimizing downtime. An effective Build Automation solution should reduce manual intervention, streamline deployment processes, and enhance productivity. Its adaptability to different environments and compatibility with various platforms and technologies can significantly impact its efficiency. Optimal solutions provide detailed logs and notifications, aiding transparency and informed decision-making. This facilitates continuous improvement and development.
Easy to setup and configure. Good logging, alarm setting and support most of the build softwares. Also allow to add custom plugins to provide additional features and integration.
- works well with your build setup, can extract useful information when something breaks, and display/report it in a useful way.
- setup a useful pipeline shouldn't need days.
- good plugin infrastructure and maintained plugins.
The most important things are simplicity in adding custom functions and rules and simple, intuitive model for getting up and running (the core domain - tasks, dependencies etc.). Documentation is important as well, preferably with a lot of examples.
That would be the capability of the vendor to keep up with the high pace of the technical evolution of the products it needs to build/test/automate.
Secondly given that we are all using some kind of DVCS these days, its capability to handle complex multi repo automation supporting branch/feature builds.