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TaskThe Modern Task Runner
A fast, cross-platform build tool inspired by Make, designed for modern workflows.
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Taskfile.yml
version: '3'
vars:
APP: '{{.APP | default "my-app"}}'
tasks:
build:
desc: Test and build {{.APP}}
aliases: [b]
deps: [test]
cmds:
- go build -o bin/{{.APP}} .
test:
preconditions:
- sh: command -v go
msg: 'Install Go to test and build this project.'
cmds:
- go test ./... Terminal
$ task --list
task: Available tasks for this project:
* build: Test and build my-app (aliases: b)
$ task build
task: [test] go test ./...
ok example/app 0.2s
task: [build] go build -o bin/my-app .
$ task b APP=demo
task: [test] go test ./...
ok example/app (cached)
task: [build] go build -o bin/demo .FIND THE RIGHT ANSWER
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