CloudBurn

About CloudBurn

CloudBurn is an innovative tool designed for teams utilizing Terraform or AWS CDK, aiming to prevent costly infrastructure mistakes before they ever reach production. Many teams face the frustration of discovering AWS cost issues weeks after deployment, often when their bill arrives and significant expenses are incurred. CloudBurn revolutionizes this process by integrating cost analysis directly into the code review stage, making it easy for developers to identify potential financial pitfalls before any deployment takes place. By providing real-time AWS pricing insights and cost reports during pull requests, CloudBurn ensures that teams can make informed decisions about their infrastructure changes, facilitating discussions around budget and resource allocation. With its automated features, CloudBurn not only enhances visibility into cloud costs but also fosters a culture of proactive financial management, empowering development teams to optimize their resources efficiently.

Features of CloudBurn

Automatic Cost Analysis

CloudBurn automatically analyzes infrastructure changes made in pull requests, providing a detailed cost report that reveals the financial impact of each modification. This feature ensures that cost considerations are an integral part of the development workflow.

Real-Time AWS Pricing

With CloudBurn, teams benefit from real-time AWS pricing tailored to their specific region. This feature allows developers to see accurate and up-to-date cost estimates, eliminating the guesswork and uncertainty often associated with cloud budgeting.

Resource-Level Cost Breakdown

CloudBurn offers a comprehensive resource-level breakdown that compares old and new monthly costs for each resource modified. This clarity helps teams understand the implications of their changes in a granular way, ensuring informed decision-making.

Seamless GitHub Integration

The tool integrates effortlessly with GitHub, allowing users to set it up once and receive automated cost analysis on every infrastructure pull request. This integration streamlines the workflow, making it easy for teams to adopt CloudBurn without significant changes to their current processes.

Use Cases of CloudBurn

Preventing Costly Misconfigurations

CloudBurn is ideal for development teams looking to prevent costly misconfigurations before they deploy changes. By analyzing costs during code review, teams can catch issues early and make necessary adjustments.

Enhancing Team Discussions on Budget

With CloudBurn's detailed cost reports, teams can engage in meaningful discussions about budget and resource allocation during code reviews. This collaborative approach ensures everyone is aligned on financial implications.

Optimizing Cloud Resource Usage

CloudBurn provides insights that help teams optimize their cloud resource usage. By understanding the cost impact of infrastructure changes, teams can make strategic decisions that maximize their budget efficiency.

Improving Financial Accountability

By integrating cost analysis into the development process, CloudBurn fosters a culture of financial accountability. Developers become more aware of the costs associated with their changes, leading to more responsible resource management.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does CloudBurn integrate with GitHub?

CloudBurn integrates seamlessly with GitHub by allowing users to install the app from the GitHub Marketplace and adding specific GitHub Actions to their workflows. This setup ensures that cost analysis occurs automatically during pull requests.

What infrastructure-as-code tools does CloudBurn support?

CloudBurn currently supports two primary infrastructure-as-code tools: Terraform and AWS CDK. Users can choose the appropriate GitHub Action based on the tool they are using to manage their infrastructure.

Can I try CloudBurn for free?

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

How does CloudBurn calculate costs?

CloudBurn analyzes the changes made in a pull request using real-time AWS pricing data specific to the user's region. It then generates a detailed cost report that outlines the financial impact of each change, helping teams make informed decisions before deployment.