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+title: Write once, manage forever
+date: 2024-01-26
+permalink: archive/2024/01/26/write-once-manage-forever
+snippet: |
+  I wrote my Build Configs project so I only write a file once, but can re-use it as many times as needed.
+tags:
+  - software-development
+  - automation
+---
+
+I built my [Build Configs] tool because I only wanted to write a file once and re-use it instead of writing it over again or copying and pasting between projects.
+
+Having standardised templates for different languages and project types, I can easily set up new projects and get them running in a few minutes.
+
+If I need to add a feature or fix a bug, I can do it once in the Build Configs tool and easily regenerate the configuration files for all projects, and they'll all get the updated files.
+
+There's no "I need to copy this feature from project A or this bug fix from project B." when starting on project C.
+
+As I only work on fixed-price engagements, it's in my interest to be able to create and maintain projects in a fast and efficient manner.
+
+The Build Configs tool enables me to do that.
+
+[build configs]: {{site.url}}/build-config