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When using a source based distro or aiming for reproducible builds you'd need to pull in Java to produce Bazel.

• pjmlp 7y ago
  And the C compiler springs out of thin air into existence?
  • snagglegaggle 7y ago
    No, that's generated also, but is highly reusable whereas some people get along completely fine without Java (unless you make them pull it in for Bazel for Firefox).
    • pjmlp 7y ago
      So a matter of opinion and language religion.
      • snagglegaggle 7y ago
        Well, no. Reproducible builds are a security concern and a source base distro is highly optimizable and configurable. Just because you do not see the purpose does not mean one is absent.
        • pjmlp 7y ago
          Unless you happen to use certified compilers, reproducible builds are a best hope kind of thing.
        • lima 7y ago
          But you can still do reproducible builds with Java. GP refers to wanting to avoid Java for no good reason, not reproducible builds themselves.