BuildSchritt

BuildSchritt is a concept used in software build systems to denote a discrete operation executed within a build pipeline. It represents a single task, such as compilation, testing, packaging, or deployment, that transforms inputs into outputs.

A BuildSchritt typically includes several attributes: a name or identifier, a command or action to run, and optional inputs (artifacts, configuration) and outputs (binaries, reports). It also specifies the execution environment (operating system, tools, versions), dependencies on prior steps, and conditions for execution (for example, only if previous steps succeeded). Many modern systems also allow configuring retries, timeouts, and caching strategies to optimize performance. In practice, BuildSchritte are expressed as steps in configuration files and executed in a defined order within CI/CD pipelines.

The concept helps structure complex build processes into manageable units, enabling parallelization of independent steps, reuse of steps across pipelines, and consistent application of security and auditing practices. BuildSchritte interact with artifacts repositories, test results, and deployment targets, providing traceability from source code to delivery and supporting reproducible builds.

Typical examples of BuildSchritte include compiling source code, running unit and integration tests, packaging artifacts (such as libraries or containers), publishing build artifacts to a repository, and deploying to staging or production environments. Good practice emphasizes idempotence, explicit inputs and outputs, and deterministic behavior to ensure reliable and auditable builds.