#8DELIVERYBUILD
Build
Compile and install dependencies
Easy
Overview
Automated build process that compiles code, installs dependencies, and prepares artifacts for deployment.
Why It Matters
Reproducible builds with pinned dependencies. Same inputs = same outputs.
The Risk
Without reproducible builds, you can't confidently deploy. Dependency version drift introduces bugs. When production breaks, you can't rebuild the exact same artifact to debug.
Implementation Components
A complete implementation of this capability includes:
- Automated build pipeline triggered on merge
- Locked dependency versions (package-lock.json, requirements.txt)
- Build configuration in version control
- Caching to speed up builds
- Build artifacts tagged with commit hash
- Build logs stored for debugging
Implementation Pattern
- 1Set up CI server or build pipeline
- 2Define build steps in version control
- 3Lock dependency versions
- 4Use caching to speed up builds
Tool Examples
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Dependencies
Requires (must have first)
Enhanced by (more effective with)
Enables (unlocks)
Same Phase
Other capabilities in this pipeline phase