> zb is a tool for reproducibly building software, similar to [[https://bazel.build/ | Bazel]].
> (See the [[https://zb.256lights.llc/comparison.html | comparison page]] if you’re curious to know the differences.)
> When a software build process is [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reproducible_builds | reproducible]],
> it will produce the exact same output
> when given the same inputs.
> Reproducibility is a desirable property for a software build process to have:
> it simplifies debugging,
> it enables build speed-ups,
> and it is essential for [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_supply_chain_security | digital supply chain security]].
> However, reproducibility is a difficult goal to achieve.