Build Badge

Noun · Open Source

Definitions

  1. A small status badge, often shown in a repository README, indicating the current build state such as passing or failing. In open-source culture build badges are visible social signals about project health, even if they simplify reality dramatically.

    In plain English: A badge showing whether the project's build is currently passing or failing.

    Example: "The build badge turned red after the dependency update, which was enough to get maintainers' attention faster than a long issue report ever would have."

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