Source build vs Binary build?

Question

Eclipse has a visual properties file tool for graphically composing you ant build.properties files. It makes reference to so-called "binary builds" as well as "source builds". The term source build makes sense: you're compiling sources.

"Binary builds" is throwing me off - is that referring to library (JAR) linking??

Answer 1

• Binary build : The compiled sources and files which will be packaged in the plug-in.
• Source build : Selected sources and files which will be packaged without compilation.

also see Feature Manifest Editor