Bazel

Definition

Bazel is an open-source build and test tool developed by Google that supports multiple languages and platforms. It is designed to handle large codebases and complex dependency graphs efficiently. Bazel uses a build language called Starlark, which is a subset of Python, to define build rules and dependencies. It ensures reproducible builds by using a deterministic approach, caching, and parallel execution.

Secure Settings Example

# .bazelrc file with secure settings
build --sandbox_debug
build --spawn_strategy=sandboxed
build --genrule_strategy=sandboxed
build --remote_cache=https://your-secure-cache.example.com
build --tls_enabled=true

Insecure Settings Example

# .bazelrc file with insecure settings
build --spawn_strategy=standalone
build --genrule_strategy=standalone
build --remote_cache=http://insecure-cache.example.com
build --tls_enabled=false