Compare BuildPiper vs. Google Cloud Build

The solution addresses the three key elements of Time, Cost, and Productivity, alleviating concerns for your technology teams. Introducing a new service environment is a straightforward process, as BuildPiper allows effortless modification and duplication of build and deployment specifications from existing environments. This cloning capability significantly streamlines the creation of new environments, making it both rapid and efficient. Additionally, BuildPiper features a well-structured ‘Build Details setup template’ that can easily construct the docker image of the service with just a few straightforward inputs and configurations. For any custom requirements in the docker build process, BuildPiper accommodates them seamlessly! With the inclusion of Pre hooks and Post hooks, it facilitates the execution of personalized steps before and after the Docker image is created. Furthermore, the build template permits the establishment of CI checks right at the build definition stage, ensuring thorough oversight throughout the process. This comprehensive approach not only enhances the efficiency of the build process but also empowers development teams to innovate without being bogged down by the complexities of environment management.

A completely serverless platform, Cloud Build dynamically adjusts its capacity to match the load, eliminating the need for pre-provisioning servers or making advance payments for extra capacity, allowing users to pay solely for what they consume. Enterprises benefit from the ability to incorporate custom build steps and pre-built extensions for third-party applications, seamlessly integrating legacy or custom tools into their build processes. To enhance security within the software supply chain, it offers vulnerability scanning and can automatically prevent the deployment of compromised images according to policies established by DevSecOps teams. The service's ability to scale up and down means that there is no infrastructure to manage, upgrade, or expand. Additionally, builds can be executed in a fully managed environment across various platforms, including Google Cloud, on-premises, other public clouds, or private networks. Users can also create portable images directly from the source without needing a Dockerfile, thanks to buildpacks. Support for Tekton pipelines running on Kubernetes further provides scalability and self-healing advantages inherent to Kubernetes, while maintaining flexibility and avoiding vendor lock-in. As a result, organizations can focus on their development processes without the burden of managing underlying infrastructure.