gluemake

Gluemake is a build automation tool designed to simplify and streamline the software build process. It aims to provide a more user-friendly and flexible alternative to traditional build systems. Gluemake operates by defining build targets and their dependencies in a configuration file, allowing users to specify how source code should be compiled, linked, and packaged into executable programs or libraries.

One of the key features of Gluemake is its declarative syntax, which is intended to be easy to read and write. It supports a wide range of programming languages and build configurations. The tool processes these configurations to determine the most efficient order in which to build project components, optimizing for speed and resource usage. Gluemake also includes features for managing dependencies between different parts of a project and for handling external libraries.

The philosophy behind Gluemake is to abstract away the complexities often associated with build systems, making it accessible to developers of varying experience levels. It is designed to be cross-platform, meaning that build configurations created with Gluemake can be used on different operating systems without modification. This portability is a significant advantage for projects that need to be built and tested on multiple environments. Its goal is to reduce the time and effort required to set up and manage the build process for software projects.