Using Cake build scripts for your .NET Core web apps

Cake is a build automation system tailored for .NET developers, allowing them to script their build processes using a C# Domain Specific Language (DSL). This system offers flexibility and maintainability by enabling the same scripts to run both locally and on Continuous Integration (CI) servers, thereby simplifying CI project configurations by linking build steps directly with the application code in the source repository. Cake supports a variety of tools and add-ins, enhancing its functionality and integration capabilities, particularly with tools like Octopus Deploy. The system's ability to execute tasks, define dependencies, and use global variables and arguments makes it a robust choice for automating builds, as illustrated by its application in the OctoPetShop project example. Cake's integration with platforms like Azure DevOps further demonstrates its utility in providing consistent build outputs across different environments.