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bazel: Build the specified target in the workspace.
$ bazel build ${target}
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The command "bazel build ${target}" is typically used in a Bazel build system. Let's break down the different components:

  • "bazel": This refers to the Bazel build system, which provides a platform for building and testing software.
  • "build": This is a command in Bazel that instructs it to build the specified target(s).
  • "${target}": This is a placeholder for the actual target that you want to build. The target could be a specific file, a package, or a rule defined in the BUILD file of your project.

By running the command "bazel build ${target}", Bazel will analyze the dependencies of the specified target and compile or build the necessary files to generate the desired output. The output could be an executable, a library, or any other artifacts defined in your project.

For example, if you have a target named "my_app" that corresponds to a binary file defined in your project, running "bazel build my_app" will compile the necessary source files, resolve dependencies, and generate the executable for your application.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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