Bazel is an open-source build and test tool developed by Google. It automates building and testing software across multiple languages and platforms. Bazel is designed for speed, scalability, and reproducibility, making it ideal for large codebases and monorepos. Key features include remote caching, parallel execution, and strong dependency management. It supports advanced build strategies like incremental builds and isolated execution, ensuring consistent results across environments. Bazel also integrates well with CI/CD pipelines and offers extensibility through custom rules, making it a powerful choice for modern, complex software projects.

Although open-source solutions are widely used, they generally lack qualification support—an essential requirement in safety-critical environments. To bridge this gap, Validas has developed the Bazel Qualification Kit.

COSAFE, our Compliance and Safety Framework, integrates requirements from leading standards such as ISO 26262, IEC 61508, and more.

Paired with a customized Bazel Qualification Package, COSAFE provides a complete Bazel Qualification Kit—ensuring both compliance and reliability for safety-critical environments.