> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://bazel-patches.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# { Fast, Correct }: Choose two

> From startup to enterprise, choose the Bazel open source project to build and test your multi-language, multi-platform projects.

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    Rebuild only what is necessary. Get fast incremental builds with Bazel's advanced local and distributed caching, optimized dependency analysis, and parallel execution.
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  <Card title="Multilingual magic" icon="language" href="/tutorials">
    Build and test using Java, C++, Go, Android, iOS and many other languages and platforms. Bazel runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
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  <Card title="Simply scalable" icon="arrows-maximize" href="/remote-execution">
    Scale your organization, codebase, and Continuous Integration systems. Bazel handles codebases of any size, whether in multiple repositories or a huge monorepo.
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  <Card title="Endlessly extensible" icon="gear" href="/writing-rules">
    Add support for new languages and platforms with Bazel's extension language. Share and re-use language rules written by the growing Bazel community.
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## Essential Bazel

Build and test software of any size, quickly and reliably. Industry leaders like Google, Stripe, and Dropbox trust Bazel to build heavy-duty, mission-critical infrastructure, services, and applications.

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    Learn what Bazel is, why it is a good choice for your project, and how you can get started using it quickly.
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  <Card title="User's guide" cta="Read the docs" img="https://mintcdn.com/bazel-patches/slKYwZzfAxjXOJ-R/images/essential_guide.svg?fit=max&auto=format&n=slKYwZzfAxjXOJ-R&q=85&s=e947ecf6fb85215a06afa52eb3bf7121" width="40" height="25" data-path="images/essential_guide.svg">
    Learn how to use Bazel with documentation and tutorials covering topics from foundational to expert.
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  <Card title="Reference guide" cta="Search the guide" img="https://mintcdn.com/bazel-patches/slKYwZzfAxjXOJ-R/images/essential_reference.svg?fit=max&auto=format&n=slKYwZzfAxjXOJ-R&q=85&s=48b8a5ee074be31e30bee4c487a340a7" width="40" height="25" data-path="images/essential_reference.svg">
    Use these resources to efficiently look up the commands, queries, and terminology necessary to working with Bazel.
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  Bazel is always evolving — check the release notes to see what's changed in the latest releases, and how that affects your builds.
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## What's New?

Catch up on the latest documentation, community events, and programs.

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    Read our new public roadmap to see what is coming down the pipeline.
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  <Card title="Community updates" img="https://mintcdn.com/bazel-patches/slKYwZzfAxjXOJ-R/images/new_3.svg?fit=max&auto=format&n=slKYwZzfAxjXOJ-R&q=85&s=7a821adc950fb1702db1307ba847eff9" href="/community/update" width="40" height="25" data-path="images/new_3.svg">
    Tune in for our new monthly community update livestream.
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  <Card title="Query quickstart tutorial" img="https://mintcdn.com/bazel-patches/slKYwZzfAxjXOJ-R/images/new_2.svg?fit=max&auto=format&n=slKYwZzfAxjXOJ-R&q=85&s=5b343dc897cbb2ad43549a062f082e08" href="/query/quickstart" width="54" height="33" data-path="images/new_2.svg">
    Get started with the Bazel query language with this new guided scenario.
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