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sbt (Scala)

The interactive build tool.

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Overview

sbt is an open-source build tool for Scala and Java projects. Its main features are native support for compiling Scala code and its integration with many of Scala's testing frameworks. Build definitions are written in a Scala DSL.

✨ Key Features

  • Incremental compilation for faster builds
  • Interactive shell for development
  • Extensible via a large ecosystem of plugins
  • Scala-based build definition

🎯 Key Differentiators

  • Native Scala support and incremental compilation
  • Expressive Scala DSL for build definitions
  • Interactive development workflow

Unique Value: Provides a powerful and Scala-native build and dependency management experience, optimized for Scala's compilation model.

🎯 Use Cases (2)

Building Scala applications and libraries Managing dependencies for JVM projects

✅ Best For

  • Large-scale data engineering projects with frameworks like Akka and Spark.

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Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:

  • Developers unfamiliar with Scala, who might prefer Maven or Gradle.

🏆 Alternatives

Maven Gradle

While Gradle and Maven support Scala, sbt offers a more idiomatic and efficient workflow for Scala developers.

💻 Platforms

Desktop

✅ Offline Mode Available

🔌 Integrations

Scala Java IntelliJ IDEA Visual Studio Code (with Metals)

💰 Pricing

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