AWS CodeBuild now supports a X-Large Linux compute type

Starting today, you can launch builds on a new compute type, X-Large, when using AWS CodeBuild. AWS CodeBuild added support for a larger "LINUX\_CONTAINER" compute type. This compute type is optimized for workloads that require high-performance, such as builds that require high I/O, running tasks in parallel, and more. Previously, you could only run a limited number of tests and build steps in parallel, before the builds became I/O-bound resulting in slow build times. You can get started by creating or updating a CodeBuild Project and selecting "BUILD\_GENERAL1\_XLARGE" as the compute type. The X-Large compute type is available in all [regions where CodeBuild is available](https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/global-infrastructure/regional-product-services/). To learn more, please visit our [documentation](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/codebuild/latest/userguide/build-env-ref-compute-types.html). To learn more about how to get started with CodeBuild, visit the [AWS CodeBuild product page](https://aws.amazon.com/codebuild/).