Scary Build Tool? Automate More with SBT

Explore the power of sbt (Simple Build Tool) for Scala projects in this 30-minute conference talk from Scala Days Chicago 2017. Dive into the development of a simple sbt plugin while uncovering key concepts of sbt build architecture. Learn how to enhance your build automation within a single environment, eliminating the need for multiple scripts and tools. Discover techniques for generating source code, utilizing the sbt shell, and working with the task system. Gain insights into parallelization, intermediate results, and the creation of custom plugins. By the end of this talk, you'll be equipped to leverage sbt more effectively, streamlining your Scala project builds and improving overall development efficiency.