November 2019 Summaries

Codefresh has introduced native support for DigitalOcean clusters, streamlining the process of connecting these clusters to its platform. Previously, while DigitalOcean clusters could be integrated as generic clusters, the new feature simplifies this integration, reflecting Codefresh's commitment to being cloud-agnostic and flexible with pipeline configurations across various cloud and git providers. Users can now easily authenticate DigitalOcean clusters directly through the Codefresh GUI without the need for manual configuration steps. This integration allows users to manage and deploy applications to DigitalOcean Kubernetes clusters seamlessly from within Codefresh, enhancing the versatility and reach of their deployment strategies.

Codefresh has introduced a groundbreaking solution for live debugging CI/CD pipelines, enabling users to place stop/resume breakpoints and inspect live pipelines in a manner similar to application debugging. This advancement allows developers to pause and examine the state of their pipeline at any breakpoint, thus facilitating efficient troubleshooting and bug-fixing in complex pipelines. Traditionally, debugging in CI solutions is limited to basic SSH connections, but Codefresh elevates this by allowing breakpoints in pipeline steps, providing an interactive command-line shell for real-time inspection. This feature empowers developers to run tests manually, download additional data, and check external service connectivity, thereby significantly enhancing the debugging process. The new live debugging capability promises to simplify the CI/CD pipeline development and debugging experience, reducing barriers for users and encouraging more widespread adoption of Codefresh. Existing users can contact Codefresh to enable this feature in their accounts, while new users are invited to create a free account to explore the platform's capabilities.