Java - Build Tools (Maven & Gradle)

Build Tools: Maven & Gradle

Maven Basics

# lifecycle
mvn validate
mvn compile
mvn test
mvn package
mvn install

Gradle Basics

# tasks
gradle build
gradle test

Choosing a Tool

• Maven: convention over configuration, XML, vast ecosystem.
• Gradle: flexible, faster incremental builds, Groovy/Kotlin DSL.

Try it

1. Run mvn test or gradle test in a sample project and read the report.
2. Add a dependency (e.g., JUnit or Jackson) and use it in code; confirm the build succeeds.