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Description:
Make-like build tool

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Nov 3, 2024

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: build make c c++ development

Install: brew install jam

About:
Jam is a command-line build tool, similar to Make, designed to reliably compile software projects by tracking dependencies and executing commands efficiently. Its main value proposition is its simplicity, speed, and portability across different operating systems, making it a robust choice for project builds.

Key Features:

Dependency tracking for incremental builds
Portable across Unix and Windows systems
Simple, Make-like syntax
Parallel build execution support

Use Cases:

Compiling C/C++ software projects
Automating build processes in cross-platform development
Managing complex build dependencies in legacy systems

Alternatives:

make – The original Unix build tool; Jam offers a different syntax and is designed to be more portable.
cmake – A cross-platform family of tools for build, test, and packaging; more complex and feature-rich than Jam.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Nov 3, 2024 9:10am		0	VERSION_BUMP	6d3965fb
Sep 14, 2024 11:51pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	4894e7fb