bazrlike

bazrlike is a term used to describe software or systems that mimic the functionality and design principles of the Bazel build tool. Bazel is an open-source build and test tool developed by Google that emphasizes speed, correctness, and reproducibility. Systems described as bazrlike often aim to provide similar benefits, such as efficient incremental builds, hermetic execution environments, and a clear separation of build dependencies.

The core concepts of bazrlike systems typically include a declarative build language, often based on Starlark (a dialect of Python used by Bazel), which defines build targets and their dependencies. These systems focus on analyzing the dependency graph of a project to determine what needs to be rebuilt, allowing for parallel execution of independent build steps. Hermeticity is another key characteristic, meaning that builds should not depend on external factors like the state of the local machine or pre-installed tools, ensuring consistent results across different environments.

While Bazel itself is a prominent example, other build systems or tools might be considered bazrlike if they adopt these fundamental principles. This could include internal tools developed by companies or open-source projects that prioritize performance and reliability in their build processes. The goal of a bazrlike approach is to streamline software development by making builds faster, more predictable, and easier to manage, especially in large and complex projects.