1. A method for minimizing the cycle time when compiling a program in a computer system, the program including a plurality of directories and each of the directories including a code file; the method comprises the steps of: (a) providing a master array of directories of the program, wherein the master array lists the dependencies of the directories, (b) providing a code change to the program to provide an updated program; (c) providing associated dependency changes to the master array to provide an updated master array; and (d) compiling the updated program utilizing the updated master array wherein the code files of the directories are compiled in an ordered manner based upon the dependencies of the plurality of directories.