Lake
A lightweight Lua-based build engine that interprets dependency rules for cross-platform compilation and automation.
What is Lake?
Lake is a Lua-based build engine that interprets dependency rules to automate compilation and other tasks. It serves as a lightweight alternative to traditional build tools like make, offering cross-platform support for C/C++ compilers and specialized features for building Lua extensions. The tool focuses on direct dependency evaluation without generating intermediate makefiles.
Developers working with Lua or C/C++ projects who need a portable, scriptable build system. It's particularly useful for those building cross-platform applications or Lua extensions.
Lake stands out due to its small size, embedded Lua DSL for flexibility, and native support for both GCC and Visual C++ compilers. Unlike makefile generators, it directly interprets dependencies, simplifying build logic and reducing overhead.
Overview
A Lua-based Build Tool
Use Cases
Best For
- Building cross-platform C/C++ applications with GCC or Visual Studio
- Creating Lua extensions in C or C++
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