Description
We’ve updated the Build Cache getting started page and the Add new connection flow to show projected time savings based on your real Bitrise CI build history and based on aggregated real-world Build Cache data.
Highlights
- See Estimated Savings Before You Connect: You can now see projected time savings for your top workflows before enabling Build Cache.
- Powered by Real-World Data: We performed a comprehensive data analysis across millions of Gradle and Xcode invocation records to understand how much time different kinds of commands save on average when using Build Cache.
- Workflow-Specific Projections: Different workflows can benefit very differently from Build Cache because they run different kinds of commands. For example, compilation-heavy workflows often see larger improvements, while full test suites may see smaller gains because a larger share of their runtime is spent on work that is less cacheable.
- Smarter Estimates per Bitrise CI Workflow: Using this benchmark data together with each organization’s recent build history, Bitrise can estimate:
- Average time saved per build
- Projected total monthly time savings
- Which Bitrise CI workflows are most likely to benefit from Build Cache
- Improved Getting Started Page: The Build Cache getting started page now highlights the top workflows that could benefit the most, along with estimated monthly savings and a visualization of expected build time improvements.
- Faster Setup with Quick Connect: We also updated the Add new connection flow to surface the Bitrise CI workflows with the highest projected savings first, so teams can quickly connect the best candidates without guesswork.
- Better Prioritization: This helps customers identify which workflows are best suited for Build Cache enablement, especially in organizations with many CI workflows and limited time to roll out changes.
- Based on Recent Usage: Estimates are calculated from your Bitrise CI build history and benchmark data from similar projects. Only workflows with enough recent build activity are shown.
Why This Matters
Not every workflow benefits from Build Cache in the same way. A workflow dominated by compilation tasks usually saves much more time than one dominated by tests or other less-cacheable work. By showing projections based on real-world usage patterns, Bitrise helps teams focus first on the workflows where Build Cache is likely to deliver the biggest return.
Bottom line: Build Cache now helps you discover the value of remote build caching before setup is even complete - showing estimated savings, highlighting the best workflows to connect, and making it much easier to get started where it matters most.