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Build automation

Build automation is the practice of building software systems in a relatively unattended fashion. The build is configured to run with minimized or no software developer interaction and without using a developer's personal computer. Build automation encompasses the act of configuring the build system and the resulting system.

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Build automation

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Triples29
Avg. degree1.96
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Build automation

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see also · 10
Build automation → AI-assisted, Application-release, Automated, Automating, Integration, Process, Software, Sub-discipline, Tracking, Validating
related to Tools · 5
Build automation → Build, Dependencies, Managing, They, When
related to Advantages · 2
Build automation → Can, Pluses
is a · 1
Build automation → practice of building software systems in a relatively unattended fashion

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build software builds tools server automation building incremental system systems personal make code development dependencies tracking dependency continuous integration also

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Build automationis apractice of building software systems in a relatively unattended fashion0.90text
shell scripts too difficult to maintain.While individual developers might compile code directlyinstance ofmaking solutions0.80text
a robust build system is foundational to efficient software development in large organizationsinstance ofmaking solutions0.80text
teamsinstance ofmaking solutions0.80text
where automated builds become commonplaceinstance ofmaking solutions0.80text
most builds are triggered automatically rather than manuallyinstance ofmaking solutions0.80text
Make can be used via custom configuration file or using the command-lineinstance ofSupporting plugins or custom scripts.Example toolsTools0.80text
shell scripts can also be usedinstance ofCustom tools0.80text
although they become increasingly cumbersome as the codebase grows more complex.Some toolsinstance ofCustom tools0.80text
such as shell scriptsinstance ofCustom tools0.80text
are task-oriented declarative programminginstance ofCustom tools0.80text
Make can be used via custom configuration file or using the command-lineinstance ofExample toolsTools0.80text

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