Build Break

Definitions

1. A failure that causes the build or continuous integration pipeline to stop succeeding. In developer slang, a build break often becomes a social event too, because it interrupts everyone sharing the same branch or release path.

   In plain English: A failure that causes the build to stop passing.

   Example: "The refactor itself was fine, but the missing generated file caused a build break that blocked the rest of the team for an hour."

Related Terms

• Broke the Build
• CI Green
• Green Build
• Scratch Build
• Build Status
• Bathroom Break Build
• Build Farm
• Build Herder
• CI Bot
• CI Dance
• Compile and Pray
• Git Push and Pray