CMake vs Bazel

Developers should learn CMake when working on C, C++, or other compiled language projects that need to be built on multiple platforms (e meets developers should learn and use bazel when working on large-scale, multi-language projects that require fast, incremental builds and consistent results across different environments, such as in monorepos or distributed systems. Here's our take.

CMake

Nice Pick

Developers should learn CMake when working on C, C++, or other compiled language projects that need to be built on multiple platforms (e

Pros

• g
• Related to: c-plus-plus, make

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Bazel

Developers should learn and use Bazel when working on large-scale, multi-language projects that require fast, incremental builds and consistent results across different environments, such as in monorepos or distributed systems

Pros

• It is particularly valuable for teams needing reproducible builds, efficient dependency management, and support for languages like Java, C++, Python, and Go, as it reduces build times through advanced caching and parallel execution
• Related to: starlark, build-automation

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use CMake if: You want g and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use Bazel if: You prioritize it is particularly valuable for teams needing reproducible builds, efficient dependency management, and support for languages like java, c++, python, and go, as it reduces build times through advanced caching and parallel execution over what CMake offers.

The Bottom Line

CMake wins

Developers should learn CMake when working on C, C++, or other compiled language projects that need to be built on multiple platforms (e