build vs Miniforge
build
build.pypa.ioMiniforge
conda-forge.orgSide by side
| Figure | build | Miniforge |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 0 | 0 |
| Spec score · Python Package Managers | 7.8 (#11) | 7.5 (#19) |
| Purpose | build is a Python packaging frontend that reads pyproject.toml and invokes build backends to create distribution packages. | Miniforge is a minimal installer for conda and mamba designed for conda-forge. |
| Support | The project documentation links to its GitHub issue tracker for reporting issues. | The conda-forge documentation directs users with bugs or questions to GitHub issues or the Zulip chatroom. |
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