SummaryGradle in Action is a comprehensive guide to end-to-end project automation with Gradle. Starting with the basics, this practical, easy-to-read book discusses how to build a full-fledged, real-world project. Along the way, it touches on advanced topics like testing, continuous integration, and monitoring code quality. You'll also explore tasks like setting up your target environment and deploying your software.About the TechnologyGradle is a general-purpose build automation tool. It extends the usage patterns established by its forerunners, Ant and Maven, and allows builds that are expressive, maintainable, and easy to understand. Using a flexible Groovy-based DSL, Gradle provides declarative and extendable language elements that let you model your project's needs the way you want.About the BookGradle in Action is a comprehensive guide to end-to-end project automation with Gradle. Starting with the basics, this practical, easy-to-read book discusses how to establish an effective build process for a full-fledged, real-world project. Along the way, it covers advanced topics like testing, continuous integration, and monitoring code quality. You'll also explore tasks like setting up your target environment and deploying your software.The book assumes a basic background in Java, but no knowledge of Groovy.Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications.Whats InsideA comprehensive guide to GradlePractical, real-world examplesTransitioning from Ant and MavenIn-depth plugin developmentContinuous delivery with GradleAbout the AuthorBenjamin Muschko is a member of the Gradleware engineering team and the author of several popular Gradle plugins.Table of ContentsPART 1 INTRODUCING GRADLEIntroduction to project automationNext-generation builds with GradleBuilding a Gradle project by examplePART 2 MASTERING THE FUNDAMENTALSBuild script essentialsDependency managementMultiproject buildsTesting with GradleExtending GradleIntegration and migrationPART 3 FROM BUILD TO DEPLOYMENTIDE support and toolingBuilding polyglot projectsCode quality management and monitoringContinuous integrationArtifact assembly and publishingInfrastructure provisioning and deployment