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Build systems with Andrey Mokhov

Build systems with Andrey Mokhov

Signals and Threads vor 6 Jahren

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Most software engineers only think about their build system when
it breaks; and yet, this often unloved piece of software forms
the backbone of every serious project. This week, Ron has a
conversation with Andrey Mokhov about build systems, from the
venerable Make to Bazel and beyond. Andrey has a lot of
experience in this field, including significant contributions to
the replacement for the Glasgow Haskell Compiler’s Make-based
system and Build Systems à la carte, a paper that untangles the
complex ecosystem of existing build systems. Ron and Andrey muse
on questions like why every language community seems to have its
own purpose-built system and, closer to home, where Andrey and
the rest of the build systems team at Jane Street are focusing
their efforts.

You can find the transcript for this episode along with links to
related work on our website.