Aviator
Aviator, formerly known as Rsync and MergeQueue, is a B2B company based in San Francisco that enhances developer productivity by automating code review assignments and merge workflows, particularly for large engineering teams.
Company History
Aviator, previously known as Rsync and MergeQueue, is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. The company was part of the Y Combinator S21 batch. Initially focusing on offering scalable solutions for code reviews and developer productivity, Aviator has expanded its offerings significantly. The company has raised $2.3 million in funding, aiming to reimagine developer productivity for scaling teams.
Services
Aviator provides a range of services designed to enhance engineering productivity. Their solutions include managing broken builds, slow code reviews, flaky tests, and complex dependencies. Aviator's service is integrated with any CI provider and source-control system, making it highly flexible. They offer a scalable merge queue platform compatible with several build tools such as Bazel, NX, Pants, Turborepo, and Gradle. Aviator supports on-prem deployments, real-time Slack support, and SAML-based authentication, catering to both small teams and large enterprises.
Products
One of Aviator's standout products is FlexReview, a dynamic system for managing code reviewer assignments. This tool is part of their broader suite designed to improve developer workflows. The suite includes tools for creating, reviewing, testing, and merging code changes in large repositories. Aviator's platform automates merge workflows and maintains build health, freeing up engineers to save up to 5 hours a week. Their adaptable tools are suitable for teams of various sizes, from small groups to large enterprises.
Security and Compliance
Aviator is dedicated to maintaining high security and compliance standards. The company is SOC2 Type II certified, which assures users of data security and operational excellence. Their platform supports on-prem deployments and exports data to data lakes and data warehouses. Real-time support is provided over Slack, and SAML-based authentication is available for enhanced security. These features build trust with users, ensuring a reliable and secure experience.
Integration and Automation
Aviator excels at integrating with existing developer toolchains, making it CI-agnostic and compatible with any CI platform used in monorepos. The platform connects seamlessly with CI providers, source-control systems, and other tools essential for software development. This flexibility allows teams to automate merge workflows effortlessly and keep their builds healthy, significantly enhancing overall productivity.