Reproducible Builds
A set of software development practices that create an independently-verifiable path from source code to binary, ensuring that a given source code always produces identical binary output regardless of who builds it.
Related Terms
Build System
Software that automates the process of converting source code into executable applications, handling compilation, linking, packaging, and other build tasks.
Provenance
Metadata that describes the origin, creation process, and supply chain journey of a software artifact, enabling verification of its authenticity and integrity.