BuildZeiten

BuildZeiten is a software platform that analyzes and optimizes build times across software development pipelines. It offers real-time monitoring, historical analytics, bottleneck detection, and optimization recommendations to help teams reduce CI cycle times and improve feedback loops.

The project originated from a Berlin-based startup founded in 2019 by software engineers Lena Fischer and Marcus Weber. The first release in 2020 provided core build-time metrics and a dashboard. A cloud-hosted service followed in 2021, with an on-premises option released in 2022. In 2023, the platform added AI-powered bottleneck analysis and automated optimization suggestions.

Key features include integrations with major CI systems (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, Azure DevOps), per-project and per-branch analytics, dashboards and alerts, an API for custom integrations, and support for multiple programming languages. It emphasizes data privacy controls and can be deployed in cloud, on-premises, or hybrid environments.

Usage and reception: BuildZeiten has been adopted by mid-sized and large development teams across diverse industries to identify long-running steps and reduce waste in CI pipelines. Users report improved visibility and faster iteration, though some teams raise concerns about data sharing, potential vendor lock-in, and pricing. Critics note that the effectiveness depends on how complementary tooling is configured and that on-prem deployments can require more maintenance.

See also: build automation, continuous integration, software performance monitoring, development analytics.