Buildalon: Revolutionizing Unity Development with Automation
Buildalon is an all-in-one continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) solution specifically designed for Unity developers. It leverages GitHub Actions to streamline the development process, allowing users to automate builds, tests, and deployments with ease.
Key Features:
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Fast Incremental Builds: Buildalon cuts build times down by over 50% through caching of Unity installation and build files.
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Fully Customizable Build, Test, Deploy Pipeline: Users can design their own pipelines to suit their specific needs.
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Deploy to Multiple App Stores: Seamlessly publish builds to popular platforms like Steam, Google Play, Apple App Store, Meta Quest, Windows Store, and itch.io.
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Seamless GitHub Integration: Tightly integrated with GitHub Actions, making it easy to manage code changes and automate workflows.
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Dedicated Support Team: Free Discord support available for users who need assistance with their Unity projects.
Benefits:
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Increased Productivity: Automate repetitive tasks, freeing up time for more creative and strategic work.
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Improved Collaboration: Easily share builds and collaborate with team members through seamless integration with GitHub Actions.
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Reduced Build Times: Fast incremental builds enable faster iteration loops, allowing developers to test and refine their projects more quickly.
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Enhanced Quality: Automated unit testing ensures that bugs are caught early on, reducing the risk of defects in the final product.
Additional Features:
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Buildalon Cloud Runners: Persistent virtual machines available for Windows, Ubuntu, and macOS, saving over 50% on build times.
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Buildalon Booster Pack: A premium service offering installation of Buildalon in the cloud or on-prem, including branch structure, pull request checks, automated test, and deployment.
By leveraging Buildalon's automation features, Unity developers can streamline their workflow, increase productivity, and deliver high-quality products to users more efficiently.