While not a "build tool" in the traditional sense of bundling code, became an essential part of the 2017 build pipeline. It is an opinionated code formatter that removes all original styling and ensures that all outputted code conforms to a consistent style. Integrating Prettier into a build-on-save or a pre-commit hook has revolutionized how teams collaborate, ending "tabs vs. spaces" debates once and for all. 6. The Move Toward Yarn
Here is a deep dive into the state of build tools in 2017 and how the landscape has shifted. 1. Webpack 2 and 3: The Industry Standard build tools 2017
| Component | Role | |-----------|------| | | Build engine for .csproj , .vcxproj , etc. | | C++ (VC++) build tools | cl.exe , link.exe , standard libraries, Windows SDK | | .NET Framework build support | CSC (C# compiler), VBC (VB compiler) | | NuGet | Restore packages during build | | VC++ Redistributable (optional) | Runtime components | While not a "build tool" in the traditional
Parcel is unbeatable for getting up and running in seconds. spaces" debates once and for all
The 2017 Build Tools Report provides an overview of the current state of build tools in the software development industry. This report is based on a survey of developers, architects, and IT professionals who use build tools on a daily basis. The goal of this report is to identify trends, preferences, and pain points in the build tool landscape.