sbt is an extensible build tool for Scala, Java and other JVM-based projects. It automates common development tasks including compiling source code, resolving dependencies, running tests, creating packages and publishing software.
Build definitions are written in Scala and can range from a small collection of settings to sophisticated configurations spanning multiple projects. sbt analyses the relationships between tasks and executes them in the correct order, while avoiding work that does not need to be repeated.
The software includes an interactive shell that keeps the build environment running between commands. It supports incremental compilation, continuous execution, parallel task processing and a large ecosystem of plugins that extend the core functionality.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Builds projects written in Scala, Java and other JVM languages.
- Uses Scala-based build definitions.
- Provides fast incremental compilation through Zinc.
- Manages project libraries and transitive dependencies.
- Supports builds containing multiple interdependent projects.
- Runs tasks in parallel where their dependencies permit.
- Offers an interactive shell for executing build commands.
- Supports continuous compilation and testing when source files change.
- Includes facilities for testing, packaging and publishing software.
- Extensible through a large collection of community-developed plugins.
Website: github.com/sbt/sbt
Support:
Developer: Scala Center and sbt contributors
License: Apache License 2.0
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