ant/ivy build scripts to automate building scala projects
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scala-build gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 2. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #81 among Shell repositories and #11,655 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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scala-build has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #12667. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
scala-build is an open-source project written in Shell: ant/ivy build scripts to automate building scala projects.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Shell. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
⚡ Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in Shell for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
📥 Installation
$ git clone https://github.com/stevej/scala-build.git
cd scala-build⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
POSIX compliant shell (bash, zsh, sh)
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
scala-build coordinates its core functionality through a modular Shell pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.
🎯 Production Use Cases
Production System Integration
Embed scala-build into Shell backend services to handle core application logic.
CI/CD Automated Pipelines
Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.
Developer Tooling & Workflows
Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.
Open Source Extension
Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open Apache-2.0 license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install scala-build using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/stevej/scala-build.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for scala-build.
Import scala-build into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `scala-build --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Shell, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
stevej/scala-build is currently ranked #11,655 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does scala-build do? +
ant/ivy build scripts to automate building scala projects
What language is scala-build written in? +
The primary language is Shell. Topics include: software.
Is scala-build actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Feb 19, 2010 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does scala-build have? +
scala-build has 2 stars and 5 forks on GitHub.
How does scala-build rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 2 stars, stevej/scala-build is ranked #11,655 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #81 among Shell projects.
What license is scala-build distributed under? +
The repository reports a Apache-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
