: This results in a significantly smaller file size that only includes what is necessary to launch or migrate the project, rather than every temporary file generated during compilation. 5. Security & Validation
CI tools like TeamCity allow you to define "Artifact Paths." Buildval.zip
An "interesting feature" regarding (or similarly named automated build artifacts like Build.zip or Release.zip ) in modern development environments is the ability to auto-generate these archives as part of a Continuous Integration (CI) pipeline or post-build event. : This results in a significantly smaller file
: The build system can include a validation file inside the zip that contains a hash of every other file. This allows the deployment server to verify that the build hasn't been corrupted or tampered with during transfer. Buildval.zip