Then vs. Now of Build Tools

Summary

Explores the evolution of build tools from a developer's perspective, tracing their journey from simple compilers to modern, sophisticated systems.
Highlights the growing complexity of software packaging needs that drove the development of build tools like Make, Ant, Maven, and Gradle.
Examines the transition from noisy, cluttered build processes to cleaner, more organized approaches like Groovy and XML-based tools.
Discusses the current landscape of build tools, including Bazel, and the overwhelming array of options available.
Emphasizes the importance of understanding the "hows" and "whys" behind the evolution of build tooling to navigate the wider ecosystem effectively.
Presented by Ravindra Jaju, a seasoned programmer with over 25 years of experience grappling with build tool challenges.

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