Using Build Methods

Build Methods are assigned to each Build Rule of a Build Service.  The function of a Build Method is to perform an action when a Build Rule is "fired".  Build Services and Build Rules are based on an expert system of "rules" logic.  When a Build Rule is "true" an action is fired. Build Methods perform the action for a Build Rule.

Build Methods are reusable and can be used by more than one Build Rule.  For example, a Build Method that calls the Javac compiler can be used by multiple Build Rules that need to use the Javac compiler.  A substantial set of Build Methods is provided with your installation.  However, should your development environment need custom Build Methods, they can be easily written in Perl using the provided Reusable Perl Modules.  Build Methods can be written to support any compiler or development tool that can be executed from the command line.