Build Time

Noun · Development

Definitions

  1. The amount of time required for a build process or a specific build stage to complete. Build time affects developer feedback loops, CI throughput, and release speed, so even small regressions can add up significantly across a large team.

    In plain English: How long it takes to complete a software build.

    Example: "The dependency update increased build time by four minutes in CI, which was enough for the team to investigate and optimize the new bundling path."

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