BuildResultate

BuildResultate is a term used in software engineering, particularly in German-speaking contexts, to denote the complete set of outputs produced by a software build. It refers to the artifacts generated by compiling, linking, packaging, and testing, as well as the accompanying metadata and reports that describe the build’s provenance, quality, and deployment readiness. The concept emphasizes end-to-end traceability from source control to deployable form.

A BuildResultate typically includes:

- Artifacts such as binaries, libraries, containers, or package files.

- Metadata including build numbers, commit hashes, timestamps, and target platforms.

- Dependency information and provenance data for reproducibility.

- Build and test logs, along with test reports and code coverage results.

- Quality and compliance findings from static analysis, security checks, and license scans.

Management and use:

BuildResultate are usually stored in artifact repositories or integrated into CI/CD pipelines. They support reproducibility by enabling rebuilt outputs from the same inputs, facilitate rollbacks, and assist audits and compliance. Proper tagging, immutability, and secure access are common practices to maintain integrity and traceability across development and deployment environments.

Examples:

In a Java project, a BuildResultate may consist of a compiled jar, a sources jar, a binary license file, a POM, unit and integration test reports, and a build log. In a containerized workflow, it might include a Docker image, a manifest, and deployment descriptors.

Overall, BuildResultate provide a structured, auditable view of what a build produces and how it was produced, supporting reliability and governance in software delivery.