Develop a Python Build Script.

Objective:

Create a Python script (build.py) that automates the building process for each configuration listed in the configurations.json file. The script should parse the JSON file, extract necessary details, and execute the build commands for each configuration.

Requirements:

Requires https://github.com/enjoy-digital/litex_hw_ci/issues/2.

Parse JSON File: The script should read the configurations.json file and extract configuration details.
Iterate and Build Configurations: For each configuration, the script should execute the specified build commands.
Error Handling: Properly handle any errors or exceptions that occur during the build process to ensure the script is robust and can report issues clearly.

Example Script Skeleton (build.py)

import json
import subprocess

# Load configurations
with open('configurations.json') as file:
    configurations = json.load(file)['configurations']

# Iterate and build each configuration
for config in configurations:
    try:
        subprocess.run(config['build_command'], shell=True, check=True)
    except subprocess.CalledProcessError as e:
        print(f"Build failed for {config['name']}: {e}")

Deliverables:

A Python script build.py that reads from configurations.json, executes build commands for each configuration, and handles any build errors.

Note: Efficiency and reliability are key in the build process. Ensure the script is well-structured, with clear error handling and reporting. This script is a critical component in automating and streamlining the build process for various hardware configurations.

enjoy-digital / litex_hw_ci