AWS CodeCommit Discontinued: What It Means and Your Next Steps

In what is perhaps a surprising move to many, AWS has announced that it will be discontinuing its CodeCommit source control service and is now providing guidance to users on how to migrate their repositories to other popular Git providers like GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket.

AWS CodeCommit: A mainstay of many cloud solutions

AWS CodeCommit has been a core part of AWS's developer tool offerings since it launched in 2015, providing a managed source control service tightly integrated with other AWS services. However, a recent blog post titled "How to Migrate Your AWS CodeCommit Repository to Another Git Provider" details step-by-step instructions for users to export their repositories and move to alternative Git hosting platforms.

• How to Migrate Your AWS CodeCommit Repository to Another Git Provider

While AWS has not provided explicit reasons for this shift in strategy, they remain supportive, and the migration guide is a helpful resource, walking users through preserving their commit history and setting up new repositories on their chosen provider. This announcement has significant implications for AWS customers who have relied on CodeCommit for their source control needs.

Support for Existing CodeCommit Users
It's important to note that existing AWS accounts with active CodeCommit repositories will still be able to use the service. However, AWS will no longer build new features or provide ongoing support, meaning that users should consider migrating sooner rather than later. AWS will focus on improving integrations with other Git providers, making it a good time to transition to a more robust platform.

Re-evaluating Your DevOps Toolchain
For many of you, this news may prompt a full re-evaluation of your DevOps toolchain and whether a tighter integration with AWS services is still necessary or desirable. The broader impact on the industry is yet to be seen, but it could signal a move towards greater interoperability and a recognition that developers want the freedom to use their preferred tools.

Community Reaction

The community reaction to AWS's decision to discontinue CodeCommit has been mixed, with many users expressing surprise and frustration over the lack of clear communication. On forums like Reddit and other platforms, developers have voiced concerns about the abrupt nature of the announcement, noting that AWS did not provide ample notice or transparent guidance.

Some users were particularly disappointed that they found out about the changes through indirect channels rather than official communication from AWS. Others questioned the future reliability of AWS's DevOps offerings, citing this as a possible indicator that AWS might be moving away from its all-in-one DevOps strategy

As one of our senior developers commented, "While unexpected, this could be an opportunity to assess your source control strategy and see if moving to a more widely used provider could benefit development workflow."

Our CEO, Andreas Öhrvall, advises, "While change can be disruptive, it's important to embrace it as an opportunity. Evaluate your options carefully, but don't be afraid to make the switch if it aligns with your long-term development goals."

Is there life after AWS CodeCommit?

In the coming weeks, AWS customers will need to evaluate whether to migrate their CodeCommit repositories and decide which Git provider best suits their needs. This move by AWS might spark a trend among cloud providers to embrace greater integration with third-party developer tools. Rest assured, there's plenty of life after the demise of CodeCommit, but the time to start planning your next steps is now.