Semaphore’s Continuous Integration Service is Now 15% Faster

Semaphore, a continuous integration service known for running jobs on dedicated hardware, has upgraded its standard platform with faster hardware to enhance performance across all subscription plans, including the free tier. This upgrade, involving the use of data center machines, was benchmarked using sysbench, revealing performance improvements: 15.9% in CPU, 14.7% in memory, 4.9% in file I/O, and 9.4% in MySQL operations. Implemented via a seamless Blue-Green deployment over three days, the upgrade also led to procedural enhancements and increased automation, allowing for rapid scalability in infrastructure management. While real-world improvements may vary, users can expect performance gains ranging from 5% to 15% depending on their specific configurations and job types. Semaphore emphasizes its commitment to making continuous integration both fast and easy, inviting users to learn more about its services and engage with the community on Discord.