Launchdeck

Launchdeck is an automated code deployment tool that simplifies and streamlines the process of deploying code from Git repositories to servers. According to the vendor, it aims to make deployment straightforward, secure, and efficient, allowing developers to focus on software development. Launchdeck caters to businesses of all sizes, including small startups and large enterprises, and is utilized by professionals such as web developers, software engineers, DevOps engineers, IT professionals, and digital agencies across various industries.

Key Features

Zero-downtime deployments: Launchdeck ensures that your website remains accessible during the deployment process by minimizing potential downtime.

Build automation: According to the vendor, Launchdeck provides a powerful build automation system that automates tasks like dependency installation, test execution, and code compilation. It also includes a built-in caching mechanism to enhance build performance.

SSH commands: Execute shell commands on your server before or after a deployment using Launchdeck. This feature enables various tasks such as service restarts or database migrations.

Configuration files: Safely store sensitive information, such as database credentials, in an encrypted server-specific config file pool with Launchdeck.

Multiple deployment targets: Deploy your code to one or more servers using different delivery methods like FTP, SFTP, or SSH with Launchdeck.

Realtime logs: Stay informed about the deployment progress with Launchdeck's realtime logs, providing updates at every step of the process.

Automatic build configuration: Launchdeck's automatic build configuration engine analyzes your repository contents and suggests a build pipeline, saving time and effort during setup.

Cache dependencies and artifacts: Improve build performance by caching dependencies and artifacts with Launchdeck's per-command cache engine. Only the modified parts of your application need to be rebuilt.

Exclude certain files: Optimize deployment performance and workflow by excluding specific files from the transfer process with Launchdeck.

Dedicated helper commands: Simplify build configuration setup with Launchdeck's dedicated helper commands, eliminating the need for manual configuration.