BuildBuddy
BuildBuddy, based in San Francisco, California, enhances Bazel, an open-source build system, by offering enterprise features like Build & Test UI, Remote Execution, and powerful plugins. The company, supported by Y Combinator and other investors, operates with a team of 12 and serves clients across the United States and Canada.
Company History
BuildBuddy, originally known as Hyperlink and later as Flame, has its roots in Palo Alto, CA, USA. Now fully remote, the company operates with a core team of 12 members. BuildBuddy was part of the W20 batch of Y Combinator. The company's evolution reflects its commitment to providing robust infrastructure solutions in the B2B sector.
Locations and Team
BuildBuddy's main office is located in Palo Alto, CA, while it also supports full remote operations, accommodating employees across the United States, Canada, and beyond. The team consists of 12 members specializing in various aspects of B2B infrastructure. This flexible setup allows BuildBuddy to tap into a global talent pool while staying connected through remote technology.
Enterprise Features for Bazel
BuildBuddy enhances the Bazel open-source build system by providing a suite of enterprise features. These include a Build & Test UI for visibility into builds, Remote Execution for live monitoring of actions, and a suite of tools such as Remote Cache, Workflows, and CLI. The CLI, built on Bazelisk, ensures compatibility with Bazel, optimizing performance even under slow or no network conditions by routing requests through a local proxy.
Build and Debugging Tools
BuildBuddy offers an array of tools designed to improve build performance and debugging. Key features include Timing Profile, Cache Stats, Trends, Action Explorer, and Invocation Diffing. Users can dive into detailed metrics, visualize dependencies with the Dependency Graph, and monitor team build history. The Test Grid feature helps quickly identify and fix flaky tests, while Test Log Parsing and Live Updates streamline the debugging process.
Organization Management and Authentication
BuildBuddy provides comprehensive organization management features, allowing for the creation and management of multiple organizations. Users can manage members, roles, and API keys while benefitting from secure authentication methods including SSO, SAML, and OIDC. Easy project onboarding is facilitated by simply adding a line to the .bazelversion file, streamlining the setup and integration process.
