tsoding/nob.h
Nob.h
nob.h is a build system automation tool for C projects that allows build scripts and execution logic to be defined directly in the C programming language. It provides a way to manage custom compiler orchestration and the sequence of shell commands required to transform source code into binaries.
The project is implemented as a header-only library, allowing build tooling to be integrated without a separate compilation step. It supports multi-stage build workflows, enabling the execution of configuration steps and the generation of intermediate files before final compilation.
The system handles process-based task execution by interfacing with operating system APIs to manage file system operations and spawn external system processes.
Features
- C-Based Build Scripts - Provides a way to define build scripts and execution logic directly in the C programming language.
- Build Automation Systems - Automates the compilation and packaging of C projects without requiring external makefiles.
- Toolchain Orchestration - Allows for precise definition of compiler flags and the sequence of shell commands needed to transform source into binaries.
- Process and Task Orchestration - Spawns external system processes to run shell commands and compiler toolchains.
- System Call Interfacing - Interfaces directly with operating system APIs to handle file system operations and process management.
- Build Configuration Passes - Supports running scripts in distinct stages to generate configuration and intermediate files before final compilation.
- Header-Only Libraries - Implemented as a single header file containing all declarations and definitions to simplify integration.
- Multi-Stage Workflow Automations - Enables chaining configuration and intermediate script generation as sequential steps before the main build.
