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Meta Tech Podcast
60: Simplified Executable Deployment with DotSlash
Feb 16, 2024
Learn about DotSlash, a tool that simplifies executable deployment by combining a fast Rust program with a JSON manifest. Discover the differences between DotSlash and other deployment methods like LFS and buck2 run. Hear about where DotSlash is used at Meta and how it improves tool distribution.
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- DotSlash simplifies executable deployment by combining a fast Rust program with a JSON manifest for transparent distribution.
- Efficient cache management is a key challenge for DotSlash adoption, requiring manual eviction strategies and potential future automatic solutions.
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Dot Slash: Solving Executable Distribution Challenges
Dot Slash is a tool introduced in the Meta Tech podcast to address issues in distributing pre-built binaries efficiently. It allows for transparent running of executables without the need to check them into repositories individually. The tool focuses on streamlining the process of distributing executables by providing a single file approach rather than managing multiple platform-specific versions.
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