Werk: A Simple, Cross-Platform Build System
2025-01-13
Tired of Make's complexity? Simon Ask Ulsnes created Werk, a simplistic build system and command runner designed to address the shortcomings of Make and Just. Werk supports cross-platform builds, handles complex dependencies, and provides a user-friendly experience. Written in Rust and leveraging async/await for efficient concurrency management, it avoids common synchronization bugs. The article details Werk's design philosophy, usage, and comparison with other build tools, sharing the author's experience and insights in developing Werk.
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