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The document provides an overview of build automation tools, specifically focusing on Maven and Gradle, highlighting their key features and differences. It details the installation and setup processes for both tools on Windows, including downloading, extracting files, setting environment variables, and verifying installations. The document emphasizes the importance of these tools in modern software development for efficiency and consistency.

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The document provides an overview of build automation tools, specifically focusing on Maven and Gradle, highlighting their key features and differences. It details the installation and setup processes for both tools on Windows, including downloading, extracting files, setting environment variables, and verifying installations. The document emphasizes the importance of these tools in modern software development for efficiency and consistency.

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Program -1: Introduction to Maven and Gradle: Overview of Build Automation Tools,

Key Differences Between Maven and Gradle, Installation and Setup

Build Automation Tools: Streamline the process of creating software, managing


dependencies, compiling code, packaging, testing, and deploying applications with minimal
human intervention. These tools are essential for modern software development practices,
particularly in environments that emphasize efficiency and consistency.

Key Build Automation Tools:

1. Maven: A robust project management and comprehension tool, Maven uses


conventions for project layout and an XML file to manage project dependencies and
other tasks. It's known for its reusable components, dependency management, and
standardized build processes.
2. Gradle: Gradle is an open-source build automation system that builds upon the
concepts of Apache Ant and Maven but introduces a Groovy-based domain-specific
language (DSL) for project scripts, unlike Maven's XML. It's favored for its flexibility,
performance, and user-friendliness.

Key differences between Maven and Gradle, highlighting their unique features
and approaches to build automation:

i) Build Scripts ii) Performance iii) Flexibility iv) Dependency Management

v) Plugin Ecosystem

Installation and Environment Setup for Maven on Windows

1. Download Maven:
o Visit the Apache Maven official website: https://maven.apache.org/
o Download the latest version of Maven in zip format.
2. Extract the Files:

o Extract the contents of the downloaded zip file to a directory of your choice, e.g.,
C:\Program Files\Maven

3. Set Up Environment Variable:


o Right-click on the Computer icon on your desktop, select Properties.
o Click on Advanced system settings.
o In the System Properties window, click on the Environment Variables button.
o In the System Variables section, find and select the Path variable, then click on
Edit.
o Add the Maven bin directory to the path:
C:\Program Files\Maven\apache-maven-3.x.x\bin
o Click OK to close all dialogs.
4. Verify Installation:
Open Command Prompt (cmd) and type:

mvn –version

Installation and Environment Setup for Gradle on Windows

1. Download Gradle:

• Visit the Gradle Releases page: https://gradle.org/


• Download the latest version of Gradle in zip format.

2. Extract the Files:

• Extract the contents of the downloaded zip file to a directory of your choice, e.g.,
C:\Program Files\Gradle.

3. Set Up Environment Variable:

• Follow the same steps as for Maven to open the System Properties and Environment
Variables dialog.
• Add the Gradle bin directory to the Path variable:

C:\Program Files\Gradle\gradle-6.x\bin.

• Ensure all dialogs are closed by clicking OK.

4. Verify Installation:

Open Command Prompt (cmd) and type:

gradle --version

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