Bazel
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What both publish
| Fact | Bazel | qmake |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile targets | Bazel can build software for Android and iOS. | The platform notes describe qmake features for iOS, including creating universal binaries, frameworks, and bundles. |
| Purpose | Bazel is an open-source tool that automates software builds and tests. | qmake manages the build process for applications, libraries, and other components by expanding project files into Makefiles. |
Bazel plans
- BazelFree
qmake plans
- Qt Community EditionFree
Pick Bazel if…
Bazel suits software teams working with large codebases, multiple compiled languages, multiple target platforms or extensive test suites. It may also fit projects that want cached builds and basic CI failure signaling.
Pick qmake if…
qmake suits developers building Qt applications or managing projects that need Makefiles or generated IDE project files. It is also relevant to teams targeting iOS or working with supported third-party libraries.