Gradle – Modern Build Automation for Java and JVM Projects

This course provides a comprehensive and hands-on understanding of Gradle as a modern build automation tool for Java, Kotlin, and JVM-based applications. It is ideal for developers moving beyond Maven, engineers working with large-scale projects, and anyone looking to streamline builds, dependency management, and automation pipelines.

Last updated: March 21, 2026

What is the Gradle Course About?

A practical journey into Gradle covering build scripts, dependency management, plugins, multi-project builds, optimization, and CI/CD integration.

Objectives of the Gradle Course

Master Gradle fundamentals, build lifecycle, task execution, plugin usage, enterprise build management, and automation strategies.

Who is this Course For?

Java Developers, Kotlin Developers, Backend Engineers, DevOps Engineers, and Students working with enterprise JVM projects.

Prerequisites

Basic understanding of Java and familiarity with build tools like Maven will be beneficial.

Training Modes

Online

Live instructor-led virtual training with guided demos and hands-on labs.

In-person

Classroom-based learning with real-time assistance and collaborative practice.

Course Outline

Training Level: INTERMEDIATE

Introduction to Gradle

Understand why Gradle is a preferred modern build tool.

What is Gradle?

Gradle vs Maven vs Ant

Gradle Architecture Overview

Installing and Setting Up Gradle

Gradle Build Scripts and Basics

Learn how Gradle builds are defined and executed.

Understanding build.gradle

Groovy vs Kotlin DSL

Gradle Tasks and Lifecycle

Common Gradle Commands

Dependency Management in Gradle

Handle libraries and dependency resolution efficiently.

Declaring Dependencies

Repositories (Maven, JCenter, Custom)

Dependency Configurations

Conflict Resolution and Versioning

Plugins and Build Customization

Extend Gradle features using core and community plugins.

Applying Plugins

Java and Application Plugins

Custom Plugin Configuration

Useful Development Plugins

Gradle Tasks and Automation

Automate workflows using custom Gradle tasks.

Creating Custom Tasks

Task Dependencies

Incremental Builds

Task Best Practices

Multi-Project and Enterprise Builds

Build and manage complex enterprise-level projects.

Multi-Module Project Structure

Root and Subprojects

Shared Configurations

Real-World Enterprise Examples

Performance Optimization

Speed up builds and improve efficiency.

Build Cache

Parallel Execution

Configuration on Demand

Profiling Builds

Testing and Reporting with Gradle

Integrate automated testing into builds.

JUnit/TestNG Integration

Test Execution Configuration

Test Reports and Logs

Code Quality Plugins Overview

Gradle with IDEs and CI/CD

Use Gradle in modern development workflows.

Gradle in IntelliJ / Eclipse

Gradle with Jenkins / GitHub Actions

Automated Build Pipelines

Artifact Publishing Basics

Practical Project – End-to-End Gradle Setup

Implement everything learned in a real project.

Create a Multi-Module Gradle Project

Configure Dependencies and Plugins

Automate Build and Test

Finalize and Optimize Build Setup