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Cloud-Based Builds vs On-Premises Build Servers

Developers should use cloud-based builds to improve efficiency and reliability in software delivery, particularly for large-scale or distributed projects where local builds are slow or resource-intensive meets developers should use on-premises build servers when they require full control over their build environment, need to comply with strict security or regulatory requirements, or have sensitive code that cannot be hosted externally. Here's our take.

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Cloud-Based Builds

Developers should use cloud-based builds to improve efficiency and reliability in software delivery, particularly for large-scale or distributed projects where local builds are slow or resource-intensive

Cloud-Based Builds

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Developers should use cloud-based builds to improve efficiency and reliability in software delivery, particularly for large-scale or distributed projects where local builds are slow or resource-intensive

Pros

  • +It is essential for implementing robust CI/CD pipelines, enabling faster feedback loops, automated testing, and seamless deployment to production
  • +Related to: continuous-integration, continuous-deployment

Cons

  • -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

On-Premises Build Servers

Developers should use on-premises build servers when they require full control over their build environment, need to comply with strict security or regulatory requirements, or have sensitive code that cannot be hosted externally

Pros

  • +They are ideal for large enterprises, government projects, or industries like finance and healthcare where data privacy is critical, as they allow customization of hardware, software, and network configurations to meet specific needs
  • +Related to: jenkins, teamcity

Cons

  • -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use Cloud-Based Builds if: You want it is essential for implementing robust ci/cd pipelines, enabling faster feedback loops, automated testing, and seamless deployment to production and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use On-Premises Build Servers if: You prioritize they are ideal for large enterprises, government projects, or industries like finance and healthcare where data privacy is critical, as they allow customization of hardware, software, and network configurations to meet specific needs over what Cloud-Based Builds offers.

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The Bottom Line
Cloud-Based Builds wins

Developers should use cloud-based builds to improve efficiency and reliability in software delivery, particularly for large-scale or distributed projects where local builds are slow or resource-intensive

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