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Add support for ninja build system

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Description

Ninja is a widely used and efficient build system. Huge open source projects like LLVM and Chromium use it. Infer doesn't seem to support ninja as of now, therefore losing some decent amount of potential users.

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by mapping how Infer currently discovers and invokes build systems, then define the supported Ninja workflow and how it can be verified with a representative project. Done means Infer can support Ninja-based projects reliably.

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Assessment

Domain
build-system
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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