Introduction to Gradle Gradle is an open-source building tool that will handle the compilation and packaging of development tasks, including publishing, testing, and deployment. It is an automation tool that is based on Apache Ant and Apache Maven....
Note: post covers only Gradle, but it could be easilly adopted for Maven (github action would be nearly the same - all important moments described; some maven-related links included) Suppose you developed a library and related examples in a single re...
Introduction In the previous post of this series, I introduced the Rockcraft Maven plugin. I demonstrated how application container images could be easily created as a part of a Java developer’s typical Maven workflow. This post introduces the Gradle...
A veces necesitamos que Java conozca datos definidos en el build.gradle (como una versión, un ID o una URL). Pero replicarlos en código Java no es elegante ni mantenible.Aquí te muestro 3 formas de leer variables de Gradle directamente en Java, con e...
If you've ever looked at a project and seen commands like ./gradlew installDist and wondered what the heck is going on here? — you're not alone. As a beginner, the concept of "building" an application can feel abstract. Let’s simplify that and unders...
In the realm of DevOps, it's not necessary to memorize every detail, but understanding the steps and processes is crucial for successful application deployment. This article aims to clarify the use of build and package manager tools, as well as the c...
In the previous part, we discuss about why solely following standard advice often isn’t enough to boost your build performance. In this part, we will explore strategies to really unlock your builds— while also keeping them consistently optimized and ...
Link to Part 2 Overview In large Android projects—or any Gradle-based project—build speed is often a pain point. This is understandable because building a JVM-based application involves multiple steps, including compiling code and resources, minifyin...
So, my friend, you just got hired—congratulations! 🎉 You're introduced to the team, handed a laptop, given some access credentials, and then it hits you: your first task is to fix an old Flutter project that hasn’t been touched in years. You open th...
Maven and Gradle are build automation tools primarily used in Java-based projects. They help manage dependencies, compile source code, package applications, and automate deployment processes. 1. Why Were Maven and Gradle Developed? The Need for Buil...
