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# OpenBSW Bazel Configuration
# ===========================

# Common C/C++ standards
build --cxxopt=-std=c++14
build --conlyopt=-std=c99
build --host_cxxopt=-std=c++14
build --host_conlyopt=-std=c99
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These flags globally apply to any kind of build command you issue to bazel.
Instead, they should be applied on a per toolchain basis using features / flag_sets

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Yes, for sure, I think that was only done as a quick fix since toolchains are not yet properly integrated in this prototypical PR. We already have examples of proper toolchain setups which we can share.


# Strict action environment for reproducibility
build --incompatible_strict_action_env

# Enable platform-based toolchain resolution
build --incompatible_enable_cc_toolchain_resolution

# ===========================
# Platform configurations
# ===========================

# POSIX + FreeRTOS (default development config)
build:posix-freertos --define platform=posix
build:posix-freertos --define rtos=freertos
build:posix-freertos --define executable=referenceapp
build:posix-freertos --copt=-DSUPPORT_FREERTOS
build:posix-freertos --copt=-DPLATFORM_SUPPORT_CAN
build:posix-freertos --copt=-DPLATFORM_SUPPORT_ETHERNET
build:posix-freertos --copt=-DPLATFORM_SUPPORT_TRANSPORT
build:posix-freertos --copt=-DPLATFORM_SUPPORT_STORAGE

# POSIX + ThreadX
build:posix-threadx --define platform=posix
build:posix-threadx --define rtos=threadx
build:posix-threadx --define executable=referenceapp
build:posix-threadx --copt=-DSUPPORT_THREADX
build:posix-threadx --copt=-DPLATFORM_SUPPORT_CAN
build:posix-threadx --copt=-DPLATFORM_SUPPORT_ETHERNET
build:posix-threadx --copt=-DPLATFORM_SUPPORT_TRANSPORT
build:posix-threadx --copt=-DPLATFORM_SUPPORT_STORAGE
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These preprocessor defines / flags should also be tied to the toolchains directly. E.g. default_compile_flags feature


# S32K148 + FreeRTOS (ARM cross-compilation)
build:s32k148-freertos --define platform=s32k148
build:s32k148-freertos --define rtos=freertos
build:s32k148-freertos --define executable=referenceapp
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  • --define is a legacy Bazel mechanism for conditional configuration. select() should be used for conditional configuration instead.
  • select() is an appropriate tool to handle variation that is determined by: platform, OS, CPU, or compiler specifics or similar. In those cases, the build graph remains static and fully queryable.
  • They SHOULD NOT be used for application-level configuration like middleware. Instead explicit target definitions should be used to keep the build graph simple, static and fully queryable.

build:s32k148-freertos --platforms=//bazel/platforms:s32k148
build:s32k148-freertos --copt=-DSUPPORT_FREERTOS
build:s32k148-freertos --copt=-mcpu=cortex-m4
build:s32k148-freertos --copt=-mthumb
build:s32k148-freertos --copt=-mfloat-abi=hard
build:s32k148-freertos --copt=-mfpu=fpv4-sp-d16
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These architecture flags need to be tied to the specific S32K148 toolchain not set globaly here. They can be part of a default_compile_flags feature / flag_set and will be set when the toolchain is selected via toolchain resolution.

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Exactly, bascially the same point as above I think, needs to be properly integrated into the toolchain. As said, it's not included in this PR but we can share a properly working toolchain setup during the process of our bazel integration :)


# S32K148 + ThreadX (ARM cross-compilation)
build:s32k148-threadx --define platform=s32k148
build:s32k148-threadx --define rtos=threadx
build:s32k148-threadx --define executable=referenceapp
build:s32k148-threadx --platforms=//bazel/platforms:s32k148
build:s32k148-threadx --copt=-DSUPPORT_THREADX
build:s32k148-threadx --copt=-mcpu=cortex-m4
build:s32k148-threadx --copt=-mthumb
build:s32k148-threadx --copt=-mfloat-abi=hard
build:s32k148-threadx --copt=-mfpu=fpv4-sp-d16

# ===========================
# Unit test configuration
# ===========================

build:unit-test --define platform=posix
build:unit-test --define rtos=freertos
build:unit-test --define executable=unittest
build:unit-test --copt=-DSUPPORT_FREERTOS
test:unit-test --test_output=errors
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This should not be defined globally but instead using dedicated test targets.
If mock dependencies need to be injected, there's various ways of doing that too. select() is also not such a great idea for that in my opinion


# ===========================
# Feature flags
# ===========================

# Enable tracing support
build:tracing --define tracing=on

# ===========================
# Convenience aliases
# ===========================

# Try importing a user-specific .bazelrc (optional, not checked in)
try-import %workspace%/user.bazelrc
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Is there a specific reason to pick this version? If there's no specific requirements, I would advise picking a LTS release from here: https://bazel.build/release:

  • The latest LTS version 9.0.2 was released very recently and is not stable yet (rules_cc support).
  • I would suggest picking the latest maintenance LTS version instead: 8.6.0 (End of support Dec 2027)
  • I would avoid using version 7.X.X. since there have been some big, breaking changes 7.X.X -> 8.X.X (BAZELMOD, cc_toolchains,...). If we really need to stick with it, at least pick the matching LTS version: 7.7.1 (End of support Dec 2026)

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@the-nick-fischer , so there was no major reason, it's just that in internal projects we used version 7.6 and thus started from there. I personally would also like to go with the latest version 8 (since as you say 9 is still very new), but we have to see about compatability in case a project who wants to integrate might only support bazel 7.

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# Bazel Support for OpenBSW

## Status

Bazel build support has been implemented and **verified working**. The POSIX + FreeRTOS reference application builds successfully (271 actions, 246 targets across 145 packages). This document describes the architecture and usage.

### Build Verification

- `bazel build --config=posix-freertos //executables/referenceApp/application:app` — **PASSES** ✅
- Produces a fully linked ELF 64-bit x86-64 binary
- All BSW libraries, 3rdparty dependencies, FreeRTOS port, and platform BSP compile and link

## Overview

The repository now has full Bazel build definitions alongside the existing CMake build system. It supports 27 BSW libraries, 6 BSP modules, 2 safety modules, dual RTOS (FreeRTOS/ThreadX), POSIX and ARM platforms, and Rust integration.

---

## Quick Start

```bash
# Build the reference app (POSIX + FreeRTOS)
bazel build --config=posix-freertos //executables/referenceApp/application:app

# Run unit tests
bazel test --config=unit-test //...

# Build with Rust support
bazel build --config=posix-freertos --config=rust //executables/referenceApp/application:app

# Build the Rust library standalone
bazel build //executables/referenceApp/rustHelloWorld:rust_hello_world
```

---

## 1. Bazel Foundation Files

| File | Purpose |
|------|---------|
| `MODULE.bazel` | Bzlmod module definition — declares rules_cc, rules_rust, platforms deps |
| `.bazelversion` | Pins Bazel version to 7.6.1 |
| `.bazelrc` | Build configs: `--config=posix-freertos`, `--config=s32k148-freertos`, `--config=unit-test` |
| `BUILD.bazel` | Root BUILD file |

## 2. Toolchain Configuration

- **POSIX (host)**: Uses the default CC toolchain — works out of the box.
- **ARM cross-compilation**: A skeleton `cc_toolchain` for `arm-none-eabi-gcc` is provided in `bazel/toolchains/`. You need to update tool paths for your installation.

Implementation structure:

```
bazel/
toolchains/
BUILD.bazel # cc_toolchain definitions
arm_none_eabi.bzl # ARM toolchain config (TODO: update tool paths)
platforms/
BUILD.bazel # platform(name="posix"), platform(name="s32k148")
configs/
BUILD.bazel # config_setting for RTOS, platform, feature selection
app_config/
BUILD.bazel # Configurable alias targets for injectable dependencies
```

## 3. BUILD Files

Each library has a `BUILD.bazel` with explicit source lists, headers, and dependencies. **82 BUILD files** were created across:

- 27 libraries in `libs/bsw/`
- 6 modules in `libs/bsp/`
- 6 dependencies in `libs/3rdparty/` (etl, printf, freeRtos, lwip, threadx; googletest uses upstream)
- 2 modules in `libs/safety/`
- 2 platforms in `platforms/` (posix fully implemented, s32k1xx skeleton)
- 2 executables in `executables/`
- Rust integration in `executables/referenceApp/rustHelloWorld/`
- Configuration infrastructure in `bazel/`

**For header-only libraries** (like `async`, `estd`):

```python
cc_library(
name = "async",
hdrs = glob(["include/**/*.h"]),
includes = ["include"],
deps = ["//libs/bsw/asyncImpl", ...],
visibility = ["//visibility:public"],
)
```

**For compiled libraries** (like `transport`, `docan`):

```python
cc_library(
name = "transport",
srcs = glob(["src/**/*.cpp"]),
hdrs = glob(["include/**/*.h"]),
includes = ["include"],
deps = ["//libs/bsw/common", "//libs/3rdparty/etl", ...],
visibility = ["//visibility:public"],
)
```

You'll need **~40+ BUILD.bazel files** across:

- 28 libraries in `libs/bsw/`
- 6 modules in `libs/bsp/`
- 7 dependencies in `libs/3rdparty/`
- 2 modules in `libs/safety/`
- 2 platforms in `platforms/`
- 2 executables in `executables/`

## 4. Handling Conditional Compilation (RTOS Selection)

CMake uses `BUILD_TARGET_RTOS` to alias libraries. In Bazel, use `select()`:

```python
cc_library(
name = "asyncPlatform",
deps = select({
"//bazel/configs:freertos": ["//libs/bsw/asyncFreeRtos"],
"//bazel/configs:threadx": ["//libs/bsw/asyncThreadX"],
}),
)
```

With corresponding `config_setting` rules:

```python
config_setting(
name = "freertos",
define_values = {"rtos": "freertos"},
)
```

## 5. 3rdparty Dependencies

Since all deps are **vendored in-repo**, wrap each with a BUILD file:

| Dependency | Approach |
|---|---|
| **etl** | `cc_library` with `hdrs = glob(...)` — it's mostly header-only |
| **freeRtos** | `cc_library` with platform-specific source selection via `select()` |
| **threadx** | `cc_library` — follow their Bazel support or write custom |
| **lwip** | `cc_library` — replicate the file list from `Filelists.cmake` |
| **printf** | `cc_library` — simple single-file library |
| **googletest** | Already has BUILD.bazel upstream — use it directly or via `MODULE.bazel` |
| **corrosion** | Not needed — Bazel has native `rules_rust` |

## 6. Rust Integration

Replace Corrosion with **[rules_rust](https://github.com/aspect-build/rules_rust)**:

```python
# MODULE.bazel
bazel_dep(name = "rules_rust", version = "0.xx.0")

# executables/referenceApp/rustHelloWorld/BUILD.bazel
rust_static_library(
name = "rust_hello_world",
srcs = ["src/lib.rs"],
edition = "2021",
)
```

## 7. `.bazelrc` Configuration

Mirror the CMake presets:

```bash
# .bazelrc

# Common
build --cxxopt=-std=c++14
build --conlyopt=-std=c99

# POSIX + FreeRTOS
build:posix-freertos --platforms=//bazel/platforms:posix
build:posix-freertos --define rtos=freertos

# S32K148 + FreeRTOS
build:s32k148-freertos --platforms=//bazel/platforms:s32k148
build:s32k148-freertos --define rtos=freertos
build:s32k148-freertos --crosstool_top=//bazel/toolchains:arm_none_eabi

# Unit tests
build:unit-test --define executable=unittest
test:unit-test --test_output=all
```

## 8. Unit Test BUILD Files

```python
cc_test(
name = "some_test",
srcs = ["test/SomeTest.cpp"],
deps = [
"//libs/bsw/some_lib",
"//libs/3rdparty/googletest",
],
)
```

---

## Remaining TODOs

| Item | Status | Notes |
|------|--------|-------|
| POSIX + FreeRTOS build | ✅ Done | Full reference app builds and links (271 actions) |
| POSIX + ThreadX build | Implemented | Targets defined; needs ThreadX port validation |
| Unit test framework | Scaffolded | Individual `cc_test` targets need adding per test file |
| ARM cross-compilation | Skeleton | Update tool paths in `bazel/toolchains/arm_none_eabi.bzl` |
| S32K1xx BSP drivers | Skeleton | Only bspInterruptsImpl and bspMcu defined; add remaining HW drivers |
| Rust integration | Implemented | `rules_rust` via MODULE.bazel |
| `middleware` library | Known issue | `ETL_ASSERT_FAIL` called with string literal vs `etl::exception`; pre-existing code issue |

## Key Challenges

1. **ARM cross-compilation toolchain** — Update `bazel/toolchains/arm_none_eabi.bzl` with your actual `arm-none-eabi-gcc` paths and compiler flags (`-mcpu=cortex-m4 -mfloat-abi=hard -mfpu=fpv4-sp-d16`).
2. **LWIP integration** — Uses `glob()` for sources; verify the glob matches `Filelists.cmake`.
3. **FreeRTOS portability** — Platform-specific port files selected via `select()` on `//bazel/configs:posix` vs `//bazel/configs:s32k148`.
4. **Config headers** — Application-injected headers (e.g., `FreeRTOSConfig.h`, `lwipopts.h`, `etl_profile.h`) are resolved via `bazel/app_config/` alias targets that switch based on `--define executable=`.
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