buck2-adoption-research

Migrating a Bazel project to Buck2 requires analyzing Starlark API compatibility and bridging ecosystem tooling gaps. This research process aligns Go rules and Gazelle-style repos with Buck2 expectations, producing a concrete implementation plan with validation fixtures.

Buck2 compatibility with Bazel's Starlark API and Go rules is evaluated by analyzing API surfaces and Gazelle-style repository structures. The research identifies specific gaps between the ecosystems and documents the necessary first tickets to resolve them.

Bootstrapping BuildBuddy workflows for Buck2 involves planning release assets and validating the setup with representative fixture examples. The research coordinates this bootstrap process to ensure the workflow aligns with Bazel ecosystem expectations.

Validating Buck2 adoption gaps uses fixture-backed validation with representative examples to test Go rules and Starlark APIs. This process identifies source evidence, workflow risks, and concrete implementation steps needed for migration.

Gazelle-style repos can be integrated with Buck2 build tooling by applying research findings to align repository structures and rules. The process documents compatibility gaps and outlines first tickets needed for a successful Bazel ecosystem bridge.

Limitations when bridging Buck2 and Bazel ecosystems include Starlark API incompatibilities, Go rules gaps, and release workflow risks. The research addresses these by documenting source evidence, validation commands, and specific implementation constraints.