README.md

🐘 Gradle Build Tool

Gradle is a highly scalable build automation tool designed to handle everything from large, multi-project enterprise builds to quick development tasks across various languages. Gradle’s modular, performance-oriented architecture seamlessly integrates with development environments, making it a go-to solution for building, testing, and deploying applications on Java, Kotlin, Scala, Android, Groovy, C++, and Swift.

For a comprehensive overview, please visit the official Gradle project homepage.

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🚀 Getting Started

Starting with Gradle is easy with these essential resources. Follow these to install Gradle, set up initial projects, and explore supported platforms:

• Installing Gradle
• Build Projects for Popular Languages and Frameworks:
  • Java Applications
  • Java Modules
  • Android Apps
  • Groovy Applications
  • Kotlin Libraries
  • Scala Applications
  • Spring Boot Web Apps
  • C++ Libraries
  • Swift Apps
  • Swift Libraries

📘 Explore Gradle’s full array of resources through the Gradle Documentation.

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🛠 Seamless IDE & CI Integration

Gradle is built to work smoothly with a variety of Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) and Continuous Integration (CI) systems, providing extensive support for a streamlined workflow:

• Supported IDEs: Quickly integrate Gradle with Android Studio, IntelliJ IDEA, Eclipse, NetBeans, and Visual Studio Code.
• Continuous Integration: Gradle easily connects with popular CI tools, including Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, CircleCI, and more, to streamline build and deployment pipelines.

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🎓 Learning Resources for Gradle

Kickstart your Gradle knowledge with courses, guides, and community support tailored to various experience levels:

• DPE University Free Courses: A collection of hands-on courses for learning Gradle, complete with project-based tasks to improve real-world skills.
• Gradle Community Resources: Discover a range of resources, tutorials, and guides to support your Gradle journey, from foundational concepts to advanced practices.
• Gradle Cookbook: Access a practical collection of Gradle recipes and best practices to help you work efficiently with Gradle in various scenarios.

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💬 Community Support & Resources

The Gradle community offers a range of forums, documentation, and direct help to guide you through every step of your Gradle journey:

• Documentation: The Gradle User Manual covers everything from basic to advanced configurations.
• Community Forum: Engage with others on the Gradle Forum for discussions, tips, and best practices.
• Community Slack: Join our Slack Channel for real-time discussions, with specialized channels like #github-integrations for integration topics.
• Newsletter: Subscribe to the Gradle Newsletter for news, tutorials, and community highlights.

Quick Tip: New contributors to Gradle projects are encouraged to ask questions in the Slack #community-support channel.

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🌱 Contributing to Gradle

• Contribution Guide: Contribute to Gradle by submitting patches or pull requests for code or documentation improvements.
• Code of Conduct: Gradle enforces a Code of Conduct to ensure a welcoming and supportive community for all contributors.

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🔗 Additional Resources

To make the most out of Gradle, take advantage of these additional resources:

• Gradle Documentation - Your go-to guide for all Gradle-related documentation.
• DPE University - Explore tutorials designed to get you started quickly.
• Community Resources - Find more community-contributed materials to expand your knowledge.

🌟 Stay connected with the Gradle Community and access the latest news, training, and updates via Slack, Forum, and our Newsletter.