Maven vs Gradle

This cluster revolves around debates comparing Maven and Gradle as Java build tools, focusing on their speed, reliability, flexibility, simplicity, and configuration approaches.

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levosmetalo Apr 11, 2021 View on HN

Sorry, but maven is an order of magnitude better than gradle. In most cases it just works and is blazing fast compared with the alternatives.

smrtinsert Jul 16, 2025 View on HN

Please anything beyond gradle. Didn't hate maven but didn't love it either. Happy to investigate alternatives

Twirrim Dec 5, 2016 View on HN

Why use Maven when there is Gradle?

djKianoosh Mar 5, 2016 View on HN

Gradle is a glaring omission if maven, ant and sbt are included.

lucidone Apr 21, 2021 View on HN

It's like Gradle versus Maven in Javaland.

vips7L Feb 3, 2024 View on HN

Gradle breaks itself every month, without Jetbrains’ help. Just use Maven. It works everywhere, all the time.

al_mandi Aug 10, 2022 View on HN

Out of curiosity, what issues do you see with gradle given your statement about it compared to maven?

smadge Mar 5, 2016 View on HN

Yikes, I still use Maven. I don't like being left behind in the dust. Is there any compelling reason to prefer Gradle? What mistakes did Maven make that gradle avoided? One thing I am hesitant about is the I don't need my build tool to be a turing complete language.

0x138d5 Jul 27, 2021 View on HN

Any particular reason you use Maven instead of Gradle?

hardlianotion May 1, 2018 View on HN

Nothing - I have seen projects using Maven and Gradle, working well.