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Bazel can streamline Python build processes by tracking dependencies between code modules and external packages. This powerful build tool uses Starlark configuration files to define targets, avoiding unnecessary work by only rebuilding what changed. With Bazel, developers can efficiently manage complex projects spanning multiple languages, speed up CI pipelines, and ensure consistency between development and...

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