CloudBurn

About CloudBurn

CloudBurn is an innovative solution designed specifically for teams utilizing Terraform or AWS CDK, aiming to minimize costly infrastructure errors before they reach production. Often, organizations face unexpected AWS bills weeks after deploying changes, realizing too late that infrastructure configurations have led to excessive spending. CloudBurn addresses this challenge by providing real-time cost insights during the code review process. When a developer submits a pull request with infrastructure modifications, CloudBurn automatically analyzes the proposed changes against current AWS pricing. This results in a detailed cost report embedded in the pull request, allowing teams to discuss and adjust costs collaboratively. With CloudBurn, teams can prevent expensive misconfigurations, ensuring that financial implications are considered upfront, fostering a culture of proactive cost management.

Features of CloudBurn

Automatic Cost Analysis

CloudBurn delivers automatic cost analysis for every infrastructure pull request. This means that as soon as a developer opens a PR, the system conducts an in-depth analysis of the proposed changes and provides instant feedback on the projected costs, allowing teams to make informed decisions before deployment.

Real-Time AWS Pricing

With CloudBurn, you get access to real-time AWS pricing tailored to your specific region. This ensures that the cost estimates provided are accurate and relevant, reflecting the most current pricing structures for AWS services, which can vary significantly across different geographical locations.

Resource-Level Breakdown

The platform offers a detailed resource-level breakdown, enabling users to see old versus new monthly costs for each resource impacted by the changes. This level of granularity helps teams understand where costs are rising and allows for targeted discussions about potential optimizations.

Seamless GitHub Integration

CloudBurn integrates effortlessly with your existing GitHub workflow. By setting it up once, teams can benefit from automated cost analysis on every pull request without the need for additional manual processes, enabling a smoother, more efficient development cycle.

Use Cases of CloudBurn

Preventing Cost Overruns

A common use case for CloudBurn is its ability to prevent cost overruns in cloud infrastructure projects. Teams can identify potential financial pitfalls during code reviews, allowing them to adjust resources before changes are deployed, thus avoiding unpleasant surprises on monthly bills.

Enhancing Collaboration

CloudBurn fosters better collaboration among team members by making cost a part of the discussion during code review. Developers, product managers, and financial stakeholders can engage in informed conversations about the financial implications of infrastructure changes, leading to more strategic decision-making.

Supporting Agile Development

In an agile environment, where changes are frequent and rapid, CloudBurn provides the necessary cost visibility to keep pace. Teams can iterate quickly while maintaining control over their budgets, ensuring that agility does not come at the expense of financial oversight.

Educating Teams on Cost Management

CloudBurn acts as an educational tool, helping teams understand the financial impact of their infrastructure choices. As developers interact with the cost reports, they gain insights into AWS pricing and resource management, leading to more cost-conscious coding practices in the long run.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does CloudBurn integrate with my existing workflows?

CloudBurn integrates seamlessly with GitHub, allowing you to install it directly from the GitHub Marketplace. Once set up, it analyzes pull requests automatically, providing cost insights without disrupting your existing development processes.

What types of infrastructure as code does CloudBurn support?

CloudBurn supports both Terraform and AWS CDK, enabling teams using either of these popular tools to gain visibility into the costs associated with their infrastructure changes during the code review process.

Is there a free trial available for CloudBurn?

Yes, CloudBurn offers a 14-day Pro trial that allows users to experience all Pro features at no cost. You can cancel anytime or continue using the Community plan indefinitely after the trial.

How does CloudBurn ensure pricing accuracy?

CloudBurn utilizes real-time AWS pricing data, which is continuously updated. This ensures that the cost estimates provided in the reports reflect the most current pricing available for the resources being deployed, allowing for accurate budgeting and financial planning.