Builds

On Klutch.sh, builds are an integral part of the deployment process, allowing you to compile, package, and prepare your application for deployment. Understanding how builds work is crucial for ensuring that your applications are deployed successfully and efficiently. This documentation will provide you with a comprehensive overview of builds in Klutch.sh.

What is a Build?

A build on Klutch.sh refers to the process of transforming your application source code into a deployable artifact, such as an executable binary, container image, or bundled assets. During the build process, your code is compiled, dependencies are resolved, and any necessary pre-processing tasks are performed to prepare your application for deployment.

Key Concepts:

Build Environment: The build environment refers to the computing environment where your application code is compiled and processed. Klutch.sh provides a customizable build environment that supports various programming languages, frameworks, and build tools, allowing you to build a wide range of applications.

Build Commands: Build commands are the instructions that Klutch.sh executes to build your application. The build commands are detected automatically based on the runtime of your application or if a Dockerfile is detected.

Dependency Management: Builds may involve resolving dependencies required by your application, such as libraries, packages, or modules. Klutch.sh supports dependency management tools like npm, pip, Maven, and others, and installs dependencies automatically during the build process.

Artifact Generation: Once the build process is complete, Klutch.sh generates a deployable artifact that contains your application code and any necessary assets or resources. The artifact is then deployed to your specified deployment environment, where it can be executed and accessed.

Managing Builds:

Configuration: Build configurations are generally detected automatically based on the runtime of your application or if a Dockerfile is detected. If a Dockerfile is detected, it overrides the automatic detection.

Triggering Builds: Builds in Klutch.sh can be triggered manually or automatically, depending on your preferences and workflow requirements. You can initiate a build manually from the Klutch.sh dashboard or automatically when auto deploy is enabled for your app.

Monitoring and Logs: During the build process, Klutch.sh provides feedback and logs, allowing you to monitor the progress of your builds and troubleshoot any issues that arise. You can view build logs, error messages, and status updates from the Klutch.sh dashboard to ensure that your builds complete successfully.

Optimization and Performance: Klutch.sh offers optimization features to improve the speed and efficiency of your builds. Klutch.sh can cache dependencies, pre-compile assets, and parallelize build tasks to reduce build times and increase productivity.