Ninja Build

Noun · Open Source

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  1. A build process driven by Ninja, a small fast build system often used as a backend for higher-level configuration tools. In build culture, Ninja is appreciated for doing one job well: executing dependency-based builds quickly.

    In plain English: A build setup or process that uses the Ninja build system.

    Example: "The project switched to a Ninja build backend so local incremental rebuilds no longer felt like a personal attack on everyone's patience."

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