Faster package builds using Icecream and a Mac
Summary
This article explains how Icecream can offload C/C++ builds from a Linux host to a MacBook to speed up compilation, comparing Icecream with distcc and sccache. It details a cross-architecture setup, including scheduler/daemon roles, chroot environments, and cross-compilation steps, and provides a Docker-based workflow plus patches to improve reliability. A practical guide for developers aiming to speed up multi-arch builds in a mixed Linux/macOS environment.