Inadequate build systems can dramatically impact developer productivity.
Bad dependencies, false compile errors, failed software images, slow
compilation, and time-wasting manual processes are just some of the
byproducts of a subpar build system. In Software Build Systems, software
productivity expert Peter Smith shows you how to implement build systems
that overcome all these problems, so you can deliver reliable software
more rapidly, at lower cost.

Smith explains the core principles underlying highly efficient build
systems, surveying both system features and usage scenarios. Next,
he encapsulates years of experience in creating and maintaining diverse
build systems.helping you make well-informed choices about tools and
practices, and avoid common traps and pitfalls. Throughout, he shares
a wide range of practical examples and lessons from multiple environments,
including Java, C++, C, and C#. Coverage includes

* Mastering build system concepts, including source trees, build tools,
and compilation tools
* Comparing five leading build tools: GNU Make, Ant, SCons, CMake, and
the Eclipse IDE.s integrated build features
* Ensuring accurate dependency checking and efficient incremental
compilation
* Using metadata to assist debugging, profiling, and source code
documentation
* Packaging software for installation on your target machine
* Best practices for managing complex version-control systems, build
machines, and compilation tools

If you.re a developer, this book will illuminate the issues involved
in building and maintaining the build system that.s best for your team.
If you.re a manager, you.ll discover how to evaluate your team.s build
system and improve its effectiveness. And if you.re a build .guru,.
you.ll learn how to optimize the performance and scalability of your
build system, no matter how demanding your requirements are.

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