Gradle Effective Implementation Guide. A must-read for Java developers, this book will bring you bang up to date in the techniques of build automation using Gradle. A fully hands-on approach makes learning natural and entertaining

Gradle is the next generation in build automation. It uses convention-over-configuration to provide good defaults, but is also flexible enough to be usable in every situation you encounter in daily development.

• The Gradle build language is explained with hands on code and practical applications.

Build logic is described with a powerful DSL and empowers developers to create reusable and maintainable build logic.Gradle Effective Implementation Guide is a great introduction and reference for using Gradle. You learn how to apply Gradle in your Java, Scala or Groovy projects, integrate with your favorite IDE and how to integrate with well-known continuous integration servers.Start with the foundations and work your way through hands on examples to build your knowledge of Gradle to skyscraper heights.

• Then as you develop you will be shown how to use Gradle for Java projects.

You will quickly learn the basics of Gradle, how to write tasks, work with files and how to use write build scripts using the Groovy DSL. Compile, package, test and deploy your applications with ease.

• By the end of the Gradle Effective Implementation Guide you will be able to use Gradle in your daily development.
• Writing tasks, applying plugins and creating build logic will be second nature.

When you've mastered the simple, move on to the sublime and integrate your code with continuous integration servers and IDEs.