sbt is a build tool for Scala, Java, and more.
Features of sbt
* Little or no configuration required for simple projects
* Scala-based build definition that can use the full flexibility of Scala
code
* Accurate incremental recompilation using information extracted from the
compiler
* Continuous compilation and testing with triggered execution
* Packages and publishes jars
* Generates documentation with scaladoc
* Supports mixed Scala/Java projects
* Supports testing with ScalaCheck, specs, and ScalaTest. JUnit is
supported by a plugin.
* Starts the Scala REPL with project classes and dependencies on
the classpath
* Modularization supported with sub-projects
* External project support (list a git repository as a dependency!)
* Parallel task execution, including parallel test execution
* Library management support: inline declarations, external Ivy or Maven
configuration files, or manual management