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Continuous Delivery 2.0

Jun 21, 2024 · Operations

Automated Dead Code Deletion at Scale: Google’s Sesenmann Project

The article explains how Google tackles the costly problem of dead code in its massive monorepo by using the Sesenmann automated deletion system, which leverages build‑system dependency graphs, activity signals, and graph‑analysis algorithms to safely identify and remove unused C++ code while addressing cultural resistance among engineers.

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Automated Dead Code Deletion at Scale: Google’s Sesenmann Project

Continuous Delivery 2.0

Jun 13, 2024 · Backend Development

Comparison of Meson and Bazel Build Systems

Meson and Bazel are modern build systems with distinct design philosophies, target users, and features; Meson emphasizes simplicity, Python‑like DSL, and fast incremental builds for beginners, while Bazel, developed by Google, focuses on scalability, reproducibility, remote caching, and complex dependency management for large‑scale projects.

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Comparison of Meson and Bazel Build Systems

Deepin Linux

Oct 7, 2023 · Fundamentals

Comprehensive CMake Tutorial: Basics, Advanced Features, and Integration with CLion

This article provides a step‑by‑step guide to using CMake for cross‑platform builds, covering fundamental concepts, basic project setup, adding versioning and configuration headers, creating libraries, optional components, installation, testing, packaging with CPack, dashboard integration, and practical usage within JetBrains CLion for C/C++ development.

Build SystemC++CI/CD

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Comprehensive CMake Tutorial: Basics, Advanced Features, and Integration with CLion

Bilibili Tech

Jul 14, 2023 · Mobile Development

Bazel Modules, rules_xcodeproj, and Fastbuild Rule for iOS Monorepo at Bilibili

Bilibili’s iOS team migrated from the cumbersome WORKSPACE model to Bazel Modules, adopted the community‑maintained rules_xcodeproj to replace Tulsi, and built a custom Fastbuild rule that hashes source files to reuse binaries, cutting incremental build times from dozens of minutes to under two.

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Bazel Modules, rules_xcodeproj, and Fastbuild Rule for iOS Monorepo at Bilibili

ByteDance Terminal Technology

Jul 6, 2023 · Mobile Development

In-depth Comparison of Bazel and Gradle Build Systems for Android

This article provides a comprehensive comparison of Bazel and Gradle build systems, examining their design philosophies, concurrency, incremental compilation, configuration phases, performance benchmarks, and ecosystem support, particularly in the context of large‑scale Android monorepo projects, to help developers choose the appropriate tool.

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In-depth Comparison of Bazel and Gradle Build Systems for Android

ByteDance Terminal Technology

Jun 29, 2023 · Mobile Development

Migrating ByteDance's iOS Build System to Bazel: Challenges, Architecture, and Outcomes

The article details ByteDance's transition from CocoaPods‑based component management to a Bazel‑driven monorepo build system, describing the problems faced, the two‑stage migration process, the BitSky build service architecture, custom plugin mechanisms, and the performance gains achieved after the migration.

BazelBuild SystemCI/CD

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Migrating ByteDance's iOS Build System to Bazel: Challenges, Architecture, and Outcomes

Continuous Delivery 2.0

Jun 14, 2023 · Backend Development

Large‑Scale Code Deletion at Google (Sensenmann Project)

The article examines Google’s massive monorepo, the challenges of dead code, the Sensenmann project’s automated deletion using build‑graph analysis and Tarjan’s algorithm, discusses whitelist handling and communication strategies, and concludes with a brief promotion for a Python continuous‑deployment course.

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Large‑Scale Code Deletion at Google (Sensenmann Project)

ByteDance Terminal Technology

Mar 30, 2023 · Mobile Development

Monorepo Full-Source Strategy for Mobile Development: Challenges, Solutions, and Practice

This article examines the drawbacks of multi‑repo development for large mobile apps, explains the concepts of monorepo and full‑source, and details ByteDance's BitSky implementation—including migration phases, Bazel build migration, dependency management, developer tools, and measurable efficiency gains.

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Monorepo Full-Source Strategy for Mobile Development: Challenges, Solutions, and Practice

Sohu Tech Products

Mar 16, 2023 · Mobile Development

Understanding Xcode Project Files and the Xcodeproj Ruby Library

This article explains how Xcode organizes projects through xcworkspace and xcodeproj bundles, details the structure of the project.pbxproj file, describes the role of PBX objects such as PBXFileReference and PBXGroup, and shows how to manipulate Xcode projects programmatically using the Xcodeproj Ruby gem.

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Understanding Xcode Project Files and the Xcodeproj Ruby Library

Bilibili Tech

Jun 21, 2022 · Mobile Development

Adopting Monorepo and Bazel for Bilibili iOS Development

Bilibili migrated its iOS codebase from a fragmented polyrepo to a unified monorepo and adopted Google‑backed Bazel, enabling clear BUILD files, atomic commits, fast parallel and cached builds, reliable dependency resolution, easy Xcode integration via Tulsi, and extensible custom rules for scalable, maintainable development.

BazelBuild SystemCI/CD

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Adopting Monorepo and Bazel for Bilibili iOS Development

Sohu Tech Products

Dec 22, 2021 · Fundamentals

Introduction to Gradle and Android Gradle Plugin: Build System Basics

This article introduces the fundamentals of Gradle as a universal build automation tool and explains how the Android Gradle Plugin integrates with it, covering project structure, build files, tasks, the three build lifecycle phases, DSL syntax, and provides example Groovy/Kotlin scripts for configuring Android applications.

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Introduction to Gradle and Android Gradle Plugin: Build System Basics

Sohu Tech Products

Nov 4, 2021 · Mobile Development

Understanding Xcode Project Files and the Xcodeproj Ruby Library

This article explains the structure of Xcode workspace and project bundles, the role of the project.pbxproj file and its Property List format, how Xcodeproj maps these objects in Ruby, and demonstrates practical code for adding files and dependencies to an Xcode project.

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Laravel Tech Community

Dec 21, 2020 · Fundamentals

CMake 3.19.2 Release: Apple Silicon Support and Various Improvements

CMake 3.19.2 introduces Apple ARM support, new variables for host processor selection, enhanced error handling, updated FindHDF5, Java test controls, CI job updates, and numerous bug fixes across compilers, PCH, and platform detection, making the cross‑platform build system more robust and flexible.

Apple SiliconBuild SystemVersion 3.19.2

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CMake 3.19.2 Release: Apple Silicon Support and Various Improvements

iQIYI Technical Product Team

Nov 20, 2020 · Mobile Development

Componentization Architecture and Implementation for iQIYI Knowledge Mobile App

iQIYI Knowledge implemented a three‑layer componentization architecture—base, functional, and business components—combined with protocol‑based service registration, URL routing, and an automated build pipeline, enabling cross‑platform code reuse, independent testing, and faster integration while reducing coupling and maintenance overhead.

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Componentization Architecture and Implementation for iQIYI Knowledge Mobile App

Baidu App Technology

Nov 23, 2019 · Frontend Development

Baidu's Large-Scale App Engineering Architecture and Tekes Platform

Senior Baidu engineer Guo Jin explains how the company tackles large‑scale front‑end challenges through a “big” engineering approach, using architectural splitting, componentization frameworks, advanced dependency tools, and the EasyBox solution—integrating MGIT, binary management, and a build system—while the Tekes platform automates version publishing and streamlines development across matrix products.

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Baidu's Large-Scale App Engineering Architecture and Tekes Platform

Amap Tech

Nov 14, 2019 · Mobile Development

Evolution of Amap Client and Engine Architecture: Fusion, Governance, and Dynamization

At the 2019 Hangzhou Yunqi Conference, Amap’s technical team detailed how they fused separate car‑machine and mobile clients into a unified engine, instituted architecture governance that cut compile and release times dramatically, and built a C++‑based dynamic rendering system that unifies Android and iOS, enabling rapid, cross‑platform feature delivery.

Build SystemDynamicNative

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Evolution of Amap Client and Engine Architecture: Fusion, Governance, and Dynamization

HomeTech

Apr 10, 2019 · Operations

Design and Implementation of a Plugin‑Based CI/CD Platform for Mobile App Development

The article describes a comprehensive CI/CD platform built on Jenkins and JBPM that streamlines compilation, process control, and external system integration for a large‑scale, plugin‑driven mobile app, addressing challenges such as build speed, code download, and task tracking.

Build SystemCI/CDJBPM

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Design and Implementation of a Plugin‑Based CI/CD Platform for Mobile App Development

Didi Tech

Sep 22, 2017 · Operations

Didi’s “Jianmu” Build System: Architecture, Advantages, and Future Enhancements

Didi’s self‑developed “Jianmu” build system replaces Jenkins with a master‑slave architecture that colocates build scripts with source code, offering stable, high‑performance, permission‑controlled builds across multiple OSes via lightweight scheduling, workspace reuse, two‑level caching, Docker image management, and an “Env As Code” approach, while roadmap plans auto‑upgrades, elastic scaling, and further 30% efficiency gains.

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Didi’s “Jianmu” Build System: Architecture, Advantages, and Future Enhancements

Hujiang Technology

Apr 12, 2017 · Mobile Development

Understanding Android Soong Build System and Android.bp File Format

This article explains the Android Soong build system, its JSON‑like Android.bp file format, module definitions, variables, comments, types, operators, default modules, formatting tools, conversion from Android.mk, build logic, and common questions for mobile developers.

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Understanding Android Soong Build System and Android.bp File Format

Qunar Tech Salon

Feb 17, 2017 · Fundamentals

Key Software Engineering Practices at Google

This article outlines Google’s comprehensive software engineering practices—including monolithic source repository management, the Blaze build system, automated testing, code review processes, defect tracking, language policies, debugging tools, release engineering, and project and personnel management—providing a concise overview for organizations seeking to adopt similar methods.

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Key Software Engineering Practices at Google