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Buildr lets you easily define common build tasks and their dependencies using a project structure and standardized tasks such as "compile", "test", "package", etc.

Execution Order

Buildr/Rake determine determines the order of execution of tasks through dependency analysis (also known as topological sorting); If Buildr at runtime by ensuring that a task's dependencies are executed first (recursively). Runtime dependency resolution means tasks can be created and ordered dynamically. If Rake detects a cyclic dependency while executing the invocation chain, it will let you know.

Goal Oriented

Buildr/Rake will only execute tasks required to achieve the goal(s) specified on the command-line, or the default task if no goals are specified. If a task does not execute, it's because it's not required as part of the transitive dependencies of the goal(s).

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