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GNU Make vs Reggae build system

A side-by-side look at GNU Make and Reggae build system. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

GNU Make

GNU Make

Development

GNU Make is a utility that automatically builds executable programs and libraries from source code by reading files called Makefiles which specify how to derive the target program. It allows users to easily compile large projects without manually issuing the compilation commands.

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Reggae build system

Reggae build system

Development

Reggae is an open-source build system and task runner for Web projects. It is written in JavaScript and aims to be fast and easy to use. Reggae handles tasks like minification, compilation, unit testing, linting, optimization, and more.

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