Build System¶

This page describes the role of the build system in the S-CORE infrastructure.

Purpose¶

The build system defines how source code is translated into build outputs in a way that is repeatable, reviewable, and suitable for local development as well as CI.

Relevant Tools¶

• Bazel
• repository-specific Bazel rules and configuration
• shared build infrastructure where common patterns are needed

Current Context¶

Bazel is a central technology in S-CORE. That makes the build system more than a repository-local concern. Shared rules, consistent dependency handling, and common build expectations become infrastructure topics because they affect many repositories at once.

Scope And Boundaries¶

This page is concerned with:

• build graph structure
• shared build conventions
• reproducibility and determinism concerns
• the interface between local builds and CI execution

It is not intended to document every Bazel target or rule used in every repository.

Typical Questions¶

• What should be standardized across repositories?
• How should local build behavior compare to CI build behavior?
• Which parts of the build stack are centrally maintained?
• How are build decisions documented when they affect multiple repositories?

Why It Matters¶

When the build system is well understood, contributors can make changes with less trial and error. When it is poorly documented, build failures become harder to debug and infrastructure changes become risky.

For S-CORE, build-system clarity also supports reproducibility and makes it easier to connect build outputs with testing, artifact management, and compliance-related evidence.