What is Bazel?
Bazel is a blazing-fast build and test tool originally developed at Google. It’s designed to handle projects of any size with speed and efficiency.
Why should you use Bazel?
- ✅ Supports multiple languages (Java, C++, Python, Go, etc.)
- 🌍 Works cross-platform
- 🧠 Only runs affected tests after code changes — saves time and compute
- 🧱 Built to scale with massive codebases
- ⚡ Parallel builds and tests for faster dev cycles
When does it make sense to adopt Bazel?
- When you’re starting a new project
- When your existing builds/tests are slow
⚠️ Disclaimer: This is a 1-min overview, not a full deep dive. If you've used Bazel in the real world, I'd love to hear your insights. What’s been great? What’s tricky?
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