How do I run Cross-compilation jobs on self-hosted runners with Azure Pipelines?

Running cross-compilation jobs on self-hosted runners with Azure Pipelines can significantly enhance your build processes, especially when targeting multiple platforms. This guide walks you through setting up a cross-compilation job using Azure DevOps with self-hosted runners.

To start, ensure you've set up a self-hosted runner in your Azure DevOps environment. Once that's ready, you can define a pipeline that specifies the cross-compilation environment and the necessary tasks.

Here’s a sample YAML pipeline configuration for cross-compilation:

This example demonstrates how to set the target operating system and define environment variables for the compiler and compilation flags. Adjust the settings according to your specific cross-compilation requirements.

For advanced scenarios, consider adding additional tasks such as copying artifacts or publishing build results to Azure Artifacts or another repository.