Chapter 1. Starting with Gradle
When we develop software, we write code, compile code, test our code, package our code, and finally, distribute the code. We can automate these steps by using a build system. The big advantage is that we have a repeatable sequence of steps. Each time, the build system will follow the steps we have defined, so we can concentrate on writing the actual code and not worry about the other steps.
Gradle is such a build system. In this chapter, we will explain what Gradle is and how to use it in our development projects.
