The construction of something that has an observable and tangible result
A software build is the process of converting source code files into standalone software artifact(s) that can be run on a computer, or the result of doing so.
In software production, builds optimize software for performance and distribution, packaging into formats such as '.exe'; '.deb'; '.apk'.
The build process often employs specialized tools such as CMake, Make, or Gradle, and integrates with automation systems including Jenkins or Git Actions. Despite advancements, challenges such as dependency conflicts, platform compatibility, and long compile times, remain problems.