Software Build Automation

构建系统协调命令的执行，为软件系统注入活力。虽然构建系统扮演着关键角色，但它们也需要维护，这对于必须从其他工件的工作切换上下文的开发人员来说是一件麻烦事。在最好的情况下，忽视构建维护导致构建破坏，需要开发人员立即关注，在最坏的情况下，它引入了由于组装不正确的releases.The研究的目标是开发的概念，技术和工具，需要自动化的构建系统的维护。这些自我维护的构建系统将减少昂贵的上下文切换并简化软件开发。

Build systems orchestrate the execution of commands that breathe life into a software system. While build systems play a key role, they also require maintenance, which is a nuisance for developers who must context switch from work on other artifacts. At best, neglected build maintenance leads to build breakage, requiring immediate developer attention, and at worst, it introduces defects due to improperly assembled releases.The goal of this research is to develop the concepts, techniques, and tools that are required to automate the maintenance of build systems. These self-maintaining build systems will reduce costly context switches and simplify software development.