Frequently asked questions
CloudBurn is a tool designed for teams using Terraform or AWS CDK that helps prevent costly infrastructure mistakes before they reach production. It provides real-time AWS cost analysis during code reviews, allowing developers to see the potential costs of their changes before deployment. When a developer opens a pull request with infrastructure changes, CloudBurn analyzes these changes using real-time AWS pricing and generates a cost report. This report shows the expected monthly costs for each change, enabling teams to discuss and adjust their infrastructure decisions proactively.
Analyzing AWS costs during code review is crucial because it allows teams to identify and address potential cost issues before they become a problem. Many teams only discover cost overruns weeks after deployment when they receive their AWS bill. By integrating cost analysis into the code review process, teams can make informed decisions, adjust their infrastructure changes, and avoid unexpected expenses, ultimately leading to more efficient cloud resource management.
CloudBurn provides cost analysis by automatically analyzing infrastructure changes made in pull requests using real-time AWS pricing specific to the user's region. It generates a detailed cost report that breaks down the expected monthly costs for each resource change, allowing teams to see the financial implications of their decisions before they are deployed.