The convergence of compilers, build systems and package managers

The convergence of compilers, build systems and package managers

12/30/2015

link

http://blog.ezyang.com/2015/12/the-convergence-of-compilers-build-systems-and-package-managers/

summary

In this blog post, the author discusses the convergence of compilers, build systems, and package managers in the modern software development landscape. The post highlights how these traditionally separate tools are now becoming more integrated and interconnected, leading to more efficient and streamlined development processes. The author examines the reasons behind this convergence, such as the need for reproducible builds and the desire to reduce dependency version conflicts. The post also explores the challenges and potential benefits of this convergence, including improved performance and easier distribution of software. Overall, the article provides insights into the evolving nature of software development tools and the increasing integration between different components.

tags

compilers ꞏ build systems ꞏ package managers ꞏ software development ꞏ programming languages ꞏ software engineering ꞏ software tools ꞏ software ecosystem ꞏ developer tools ꞏ software packaging ꞏ software distribution ꞏ software dependencies ꞏ software libraries ꞏ software integration ꞏ software versioning ꞏ software updates ꞏ software deployment ꞏ software maintenance ꞏ software optimization ꞏ build automation ꞏ continuous integration ꞏ dependency management ꞏ build pipelines ꞏ software build process ꞏ software packaging formats ꞏ software repositories ꞏ software modules ꞏ software architecture ꞏ software performance ꞏ software testing ꞏ software scalability ꞏ software portability ꞏ software interoperability ꞏ software documentation ꞏ software quality ꞏ software security