What is SCons? (1 of 2)

• Next-generation build tool (i.e., yet another Make replacement…)

• Configuration files are Python scripts

• Embeddable: build engine is separate from interface

• Supports: C, C++, Java (including jar, javah and RMIC), Fortran, Lex, Yacc, M4, PDF, PostScript, Tar, Zip, RCS, SCCS, CVS, BitKeeper, Perforce, precompiled header files, Microsoft resource files (.res), Visual Studio files (v6: .dsp, .dsw, .NET: .sln, .vcproj)

• MD5 signatures

• Automatic dependency scanning