Gradle Made Easy

A Beginner’s Guide to Build Automation

Gradle Made Easy is a clear and practical guide for anyone new to build automation.
Starting from the basics, this book helps you understand what Gradle is, how it works, and how to use it to simplify your project builds. You’ll learn how to set up Gradle, write build scripts, manage dependencies, apply plugins, and build simple projects — all step by step.
Whether you’re a student, a new developer, or someone exploring modern build tools, this book makes Gradle easy to learn and apply. No prior experience required — just a willingness to learn and experiment!
Inside, you’ll learn:

What build automation is and why it matters
How to install and configure Gradle on your system
Understanding build scripts, tasks, and plugins
Managing project dependencies
Building and running simple Java projects
Using the Gradle Wrapper and best practices

Build smarter and faster — start your Gradle journey today!