Introduction to Gradle

• Understanding the purpose and benefits of Gradle as a build automation tool
• Overview of Gradle’s key features and its role in Java development projects
• Installing and setting up Gradle on different platforms

Gradle Project Structure

• Understanding the standard directory structure of a Gradle project
• Configuring the project’s build.gradle file and understanding its key elements
• Defining project metadata, dependencies, and build configurations

Gradle Build Scripts

• Writing Gradle build scripts using the Groovy or Kotlin DSL
• Defining tasks, dependencies, and configurations in the build script
• Understanding the build lifecycle and the execution order of tasks

Building and Packaging Projects

• Executing different Gradle build tasks (clean, compile, test, assemble, etc.)
• Configuring custom build workflows and task dependencies
• Creating different types of artifacts (JAR, WAR, etc.) using Gradle

Gradle Dependency Management

• Managing project dependencies using Gradle
• Specifying dependencies in the build.gradle file using various dependency configurations
• Resolving and downloading dependencies from remote repositories

Gradle Plugins

• Understanding Gradle plugins and their role in extending the build process
• Configuring and using commonly used plugins (e.g., Java, Test, Application)
• Developing custom Gradle plugins for project-specific requirements

Gradle Task Customization

• Customizing Gradle build tasks and workflows
• Configuring task inputs, outputs, and incremental build optimizations
• Writing custom Gradle tasks using the Groovy or Kotlin DSL

Gradle and Multi-Project Builds

• Managing multi-project builds using Gradle
• Configuring project hierarchies, dependencies, and task composition
• Sharing resources and configurations across multiple projects

Gradle and Dependency Resolution

• Understanding Gradle’s dependency resolution mechanism
• Configuring resolution strategies, conflict resolution, and dependency exclusions
• Managing local and remote repositories for dependency retrieval

Gradle and Testing

• Configuring and executing tests using Gradle
• Integrating testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, TestNG) into Gradle builds
• Generating test reports and analyzing test results

Gradle and Continuous Integration

• Integrating Gradle builds with Continuous Integration (CI) tools like Jenkins or Travis CI
• Setting up build pipelines and automating the build, test, and deployment process
• Managing dependencies and versioning in CI/CD workflows

Gradle Performance and Optimization

• Optimizing Gradle builds for performance and efficiency
• Caching build artifacts, configuring build parallelization, and incremental builds
• Profiling and troubleshooting Gradle builds for bottlenecks

Gradle Best Practices and Tips

• Exploring best practices for effective Gradle usage
• Handling common issues and troubleshooting Gradle builds
• Incorporating Gradle into the software development lifecycle and workflows