Gradle tips and insights for Java developers

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Using Gradle Build Scan To Optimise Your Build Process

For any keen developer, every time they run the build process they’re itching to get coding again. But slow builds put the brakes on your ability to deliver more features. When the only feedback you get from the build process is its status and duration, how can you even begin to think about optimising it? Well, if you use Gradle to build Java code you’re in luck. There’s a way to profile your build process to get key insights into what’s going on internally—a bit like debugging or JVM profiling tools....

Run Tests in Parallel To Speed Up Your Gradle Build

When working with slow tests, parallelising them is the first step towards faster builds.

Faster Tests By Disabling Gradle Test Reports

Don’t waste any more time waiting for tests to run locally by implementing this quick build script fix.

5 Quotes by Gradle Founder Hans Dockter That'll Change How You Build Software

Hans Dockter quotes that’ll open your mind to new ways of building software.

Design Your Own Test Automation Pyramid

Everyone wants fast, maintainable tests, so how do you best combine the test pyramid model with the realities of your own project?

Did You Update Yet to Latest Java 21?

Streamline your code with new language features in this latest Java LTS release.

The 5 Step Process To Migrate to the Gradle Kotlin DSL

Switching your build scripts to Kotlin doesn’t have to be hard with this step-by-step process.

Don’t Use Gradle Without Understanding These Kotlin Essentials

Gradle is now Kotlin first, so learn these 5 Kotlin language features to get comfortable in Kotlin build scripts.