EmbeddingGemma 2: an open, lightweight multimodal embedding model
deepmind.google·6d ago
AI Engineering
Lobsters·Aug 5·5 min read
Faster Than Ninja
TL;DR
Ninja, a build system, serves as a benchmark for speed due to its minimalist design and reliance on generated build files. Exploring native build systems could reveal how close they can get to Ninja's performance.
✦ Why It Matters
Consider evaluating your build system's performance against Ninja to identify potential optimizations.
Key Takeaways
- Evaluate build2 for native build management without CMake.
- Disable unnecessary features in build2 to optimize performance.
- Use benchmarking to compare build systems for your projects.
- Consider the impact of build system design on performance.
How It Works
Build2 extracts header dependencies through partial preprocessing, allowing it to compile translation units more efficiently. This approach front-loads preprocessing, improving file access locality and reducing memory pressure during compilation.