{"id":43108,"date":"2024-02-08T10:05:49","date_gmt":"2024-02-08T10:05:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devopsschool.com\/blog\/?p=43108"},"modified":"2024-02-08T10:05:53","modified_gmt":"2024-02-08T10:05:53","slug":"build-tools-in-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.devopsschool.com\/blog\/build-tools-in-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Build tools in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Build tools in 2024<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

When it comes to build tools in 2024, the landscape continues to evolve with new trends and advancements. Here’s a breakdown of some key points to consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

General Trends:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Automation and CI\/CD pipelines:<\/strong> Building software is increasingly automated through Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD) pipelines. Tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI\/CD, and CircleCI are popular choices for automating builds, tests, and deployments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Containerization:<\/strong> Docker and Kubernetes are dominating the containerization space, offering efficient and portable ways to package and deploy applications. Many new build tools incorporate native containerization support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Cloud-native development:<\/strong> Development and deployment are increasingly shifting to the cloud, with tools like AWS CodeBuild, Azure DevOps, and Google Cloud Build gaining traction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Low-code\/no-code tools:<\/strong> These tools are gaining popularity, allowing developers to build applications with less coding or even no coding at all. Examples include Microsoft Power Platform, Mendix, and Zoho Creator.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Specific Types of Build Tools:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Java:<\/strong> Maven and Gradle continue to be widely used, with Gradle gaining more traction due to its flexibility and multi-language support. Newer tools like Bazel are also worth exploring.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • JavaScript:<\/strong> npm and yarn are the dominant players for building and managing JavaScript packages. Webpack and Rollup are popular for bundling and optimizing JavaScript code.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Python:<\/strong> setuptools and pip are the standard tools for managing Python packages. Build tools like Flit and Poetry are emerging as alternatives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • .NET:<\/strong> MSBuild and the .NET CLI are the primary tools for building .NET applications.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • C\/C++:<\/strong> Make remains the industry standard for building C\/C++ projects, but newer tools like CMake and Bazel offer more modern approaches.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Extra Considerations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Integrations:<\/strong> Choose tools that integrate well with your development environment, IDE, and other tools in your workflow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Performance:<\/strong> Optimize your build process for speed and efficiency, especially as projects grow larger.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Security:<\/strong> Ensure your build tools and pipelines are secure and implement proper access controls.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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