Dependency Management and Build Systems
Dependency Management and Build Systems Dependency management and build systems shape how software is assembled and shipped. They decide which pieces of code your project relies on, when to update them, and how to create a repeatable outcome across machines and teams. A good setup reduces surprises in production and helps new contributors get started quickly. Build systems do more than just compile. They describe a graph of tasks and data: fetch dependencies, compile sources, run tests, and generate artifacts. They usually select versions with constraints, then produce a final set of packages installed in a clean environment. This process keeps your project stable even as external code evolves. ...