Your Build Scripts Stink: The State of Code Smells in Build Scripts

This repository includes the dataset, source code, tool, and appendix used in the paper 'Your Build Scripts Stink: The State of Code Smells in Build Scripts. Code smells in build scripts are indicative of poor design choices or maintenance issues that can affect the reliability, portability, and security of software builds. These smells do not necessarily cause immediate failures but often lead to fragile build processes and technical debt. Build scripts are foundational to continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) workflows, making the presence of such smells particularly problematic. Addressing them early improves maintainability, facilitates cross-environment compatibility, and enhances the overall robustness of the software supply chain.