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statacons: An SCons-based build tool for Stata

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  • Raymond P. Guiteras

    (North Carolina State University)

  • Ahnjeong Kim

    (North Carolina State University)

  • Brian Quistorff

    (Bureau of Economic Analysis)

  • Clayson Shumway

    (North Carolina State University)

Abstract

In this article, we present statacons, an SCons-based build tool for Stata. Because of the integration of Stata and Python in recent versions of Stata, we are able to adapt SCons for Stata workflows without the use of an external shell or extensive configuration. We discuss the usefulness of build tools generally, provide examples of the use of statacons in Stata workflows, present key elements of the syntax of statacons, and discuss extensions, alternatives, and limitations. We provide recommendations for collaborative workflows and, at the end of the article, installation instructions.

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  • Raymond P. Guiteras & Ahnjeong Kim & Brian Quistorff & Clayson Shumway, 2023. "statacons: An SCons-based build tool for Stata," Stata Journal, StataCorp LLC, vol. 23(1), pages 148-196, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:tsj:stataj:v:23:y:2023:i:1:p:148-196
    DOI: 10.1177/1536867X231162032
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