What is Apache Ant?

Apache Ant is a Java library and command-line tool whose mission is to drive processes described in build files as targets and extension points dependent upon each other. The main known usage of Ant is the build of Java applications. Ant supplies a number of built-in tasks allowing to compile, assemble, test and run Java applications.

Verified User

Program Manager in Manufacturing (5001-10,000 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We have used Apache Ant as a deployment tool for out stake. We have created our complete java project for application using Apache Ant, and it's command line utility helps us to drive the process in easy way. Mainly we are using for developing java based application using Apache Ant.

Pros

Support non java application development as well
Flexible
XML scripting
Support any platform

Cons

Better lifecycle management can be done
So much configuration details needs to provide
Order of the flow needs to define in advance

Most Important Features

Easy executable creation
Java based application
Integration with other IDE

Return on Investment

Overall positive impact
Speed up the development process
Easy deployment process

Alternatives Considered

Eclipse, Apache Maven and Jenkins

Other Software Used

Eclipse, Jenkins, Jupyter Notebook

Apache Ant

What is Apache Ant?

Categories & Use Cases

Reviews

Apache Ant for deployment