Build automation refers to automating software compilation, packaging, and deployment.

Explanation:

• Uses tools like Maven, Gradle (Java), Makefile (C).
• Reduces manual errors and speeds up development.
• Often part of CI/CD pipelines.

Example Maven Build (pom.xml)

xml<project>
    <modelVersion>4.0.0</modelVersion>
    <groupId>com.example</groupId>
    <artifactId>my-app</artifactId>
    <version>1.0</version>
</project>

• This file automates project builds.