Build tools have evolved from simple compilers to complex systems with performance and safety features, and Gradle provides a flexible, plugin-based model for modern software development.
A Gradle build is structured around plugins that provide tasks, which are configured via build scripts to manage dependencies and define the build lifecycle.
Ensure reproducible builds across different environments by using Gradle toolchains to declare the specific Java version required for your project or individual tasks.
Improve test organization and quality by using the JVM Test Suites plugin to separate test types and integrating JaCoCo for enforcing code coverage rules.
Simplify dependency management in single or multi-project builds by defining all versions, libraries, and bundles in a central TOML version catalog file.
Significantly speed up your builds by enabling features like the build cache, configuration cache, parallel execution, and continuous mode.
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