Those files accessed by tools during a build process are invisibly tracked in such a way that the information can then be used to drive an incremental build of just enough files to bring the build fully up to date. The tracking information includes the association between distinct tool processes. Each...http://www.google.fr/patents/US7797689?utm_source=gb-gplus-shareBrevet US7797689 - Using file access patterns in providing an incremental software build
Using file access patterns in providing an incremental software build