Buildout is an open-source software build tool. Buildout is created using the Python programming language. It implements a principle of separation of configuration from the scripts that do the setting up. Buildout is primarily used to download and set up dependencies in Python eggs format of the software being developed or deployed. Recipes for build tasks in any environment can be created, and many are already available.
| Developer(s) | Jim Fulton (programmer) |
|---|---|
| Stable release | 3.3[1] 
/ 17 October 2024 |
| Repository | |
| Written in | Python |
| Operating system | Windows, POSIX |
| Type | Software development tools |
| License | Zope Public License |
| Website | www |
Major features
edit- Configuration files are INI format
- Support for setuptools and eggs[2]
- Plugin support through Buildout recipes[3]
Sample configuration
edit [buildout]
develop = .
parts = test
[test]
recipe = zc.recipe.testrunner
eggs = theegg
Notable applications
editSee also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Release 3.3". 17 October 2024. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ^ "Zc.buildout: System for managing development buildouts".
- ^ "Buildout Recipes — Buildout v1.2.1 documentation". Archived from the original on 2009-05-05. Retrieved 2009-05-09.
- ^ "Managing projects with Buildout — Plone CMS: Open Source Content Management". Archived from the original on 2009-09-06. Retrieved 2009-05-09.
