Bazel
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What both publish
| Fact | Bazel | Shake |
|---|---|---|
| Languages | Bazel supports languages including C++, Java, Kotlin, Python, Go, and Rust. | Shake build systems are Haskell programs, though the manual is designed for readers without prior Haskell knowledge. |
| Notable limitation | The FAQ says Bazel is not well suited to build operations whose outputs should not be cached, such as deployment steps that change cloud configuration. | Shake does not provide default build rules, so users must express their build rules themselves. |
| Purpose | Bazel is an open-source tool that automates software builds and tests. | Shake is a Haskell library for writing build systems as an alternative to tools such as make, Ant, and Scons. |
| Support | The documentation points users to community support channels including Slack and Stack Overflow, as well as an issue tracker. | Users can ask questions through the mailing list or Stack Overflow, and report bugs through GitHub issues. |
Bazel plans
- BazelFree
Shake plans
- ShakeFree
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 Shake if…
Shake is aimed at developers who write or run build systems, especially on large projects needing expressive rules, parallelism and profiling. It can support mixed-language projects and Ninja-based workflows.