What is the difference between a build and a release?

Build — is the result of compiling and linking the project's source code, which can be an executable file, a library, or a set of files. It is a snapshot of the project's state at a specific point in time.

Release — is a version of the product ready for release to end users or for internal use. It is based on a stable build that has passed all necessary testing and quality checks. A release includes not only the executable code (obtained from the build) but also documentation, installation scripts, and other necessary components.