Code Star vs Code Catalyst

CodeStar is not going away any time soon, but CodeCatalyst is a broader and more enhanced version of the current CodeStar implementation. I have tried to look at CodeCatalyst in this article.

If you are really going to go all in on CI/CD on AWS then CodeCatalyst seems to be the most "forward-looking" option right now.

Depending on what makes sense for your business going forward, either option is viable. I think a lot of us are excited for CodeCatalyst, because of its integration with Git Hub and Git Hub Actions, and dev environments but what really matters are the requirements for your business. It’s also important to note that CodeCatalyst is still in preview. So compare features, and pick which one makes the most sense!

You can sign up for Code Catalyst preview here : https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2022/12/announcing-amazon-codecatalyst-preview/

You can also find additional information on how CodeCatalyst is related to other Dev tools that is offered by AWS here

On July 31, 2024, Amazon Web Services (AWS) will discontinue support for creating and viewing AWS CodeStar projects. After July 31, 2024, you will no longer be able to access the AWS CodeStar console or create new projects. However, the AWS resources created by AWS CodeStar, including your source repositories, pipelines, and builds, will be unaffected by this change and will continue to function. AWS CodeStar Connections will not be impacted by this discontinuation.