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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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.
Please anything beyond gradle. Didn't hate maven but didn't love it either. Happy to investigate alternatives
Why use Maven when there is Gradle?
Gradle is a glaring omission if maven, ant and sbt are included.
It's like Gradle versus Maven in Javaland.
Gradle breaks itself every month, without Jetbrains’ help. Just use Maven. It works everywhere, all the time.
Out of curiosity, what issues do you see with gradle given your statement about it compared to maven?
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.
Any particular reason you use Maven instead of Gradle?
Nothing - I have seen projects using Maven and Gradle, working well.