meson

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  "one_liner": "Python-based build system that generates Ninja configs for fast, parallel compilation across C, C++, Rust, and other languages.",
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  "why_use_this": "Meson provides a cleaner, more maintainable alternative to autotools and CMake with less boilerplate, built-in dependency resolution, and strong cross-platform support. It\u0027s increasingly adopted in GNOME, systemd, and modern open-source projects. Use it if you\u0027re building or packaging software that declares Meson as its build system."
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