Gradle

Definitions

1. An open-source build automation tool that uses a Groovy or Kotlin DSL instead of XML, combining the best ideas from Apache Ant and Maven. The default build system for Android and increasingly for JVM projects.

   In plain English: A tool that automates compiling code, running tests, and packaging apps — especially popular for Android development. Known for being powerful but sometimes painfully slow.

   Example: "Our Gradle build takes nine minutes. We've tried everything. It still takes nine minutes."

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