Introduction to Bazel to Build C++ and Python

Explore the open-source build and test tool Bazel in this 52-minute conference talk from code::dive 2020. Discover why Bazel stands out as a fast, reliable, multi-platform, scalable, and extensible build system. Learn how to define libraries, binaries, and tests for C++ and Python projects, and see how to combine both languages in a single project. Gain insights into setting up a build toolchain and explore potential extensions to customize Bazel for specific project requirements. Speaker Xavier Bonaventura, a Software Engineer at BMW working on autonomous driving software, shares his expertise in applying high-quality standards and modern technologies to large-scale projects.