Project setup

The first step is to create the Kioto project. Create a directory called kioto. Go to that directory and execute the following command:

$ gradle init --type java-library

The output is something like the following:

Starting a Gradle Daemon (subsequent builds will be faster)
BUILD SUCCESSFUL in 3s
2 actionable tasks: 2 execute BUILD SUCCESSFUL

Gradle creates a default project in the directory, including two Java files called Library.java and LibraryTest.java; delete both files.

Your directory should be similar to the following:

• - build.gradle
• - gradle
• -- wrapper
• --- gradle-wrapper.jar
• --- gradle-vreapper.properties
• - gradlew
• - gradle.bat
• - settings.gradle
• - src
• -- main
• --- java
• ----- Library.java
• -- test
• --- java
• ----- LibraryTest.java

Modify the build.gradle file and replace it with Listing 4.2.

The following is the content of Listing 4.2, the Kioto Gradle build...