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Description
Apache Ant serves as a Java library and a command-line utility designed to execute processes outlined in build files, where targets and extension points are interdependent. Primarily, Ant is utilized for building Java applications, providing various built-in tasks that facilitate compiling, assembling, testing, and running these applications. Additionally, Ant proves to be effective in constructing non-Java applications, such as those written in C or C++. Beyond its specific language applications, Ant can manage any process that can be articulated in terms of tasks and targets, showcasing its versatility. Being developed in Java, Ant allows users to create custom "antlibs" that include tailored tasks and types while also offering a plethora of existing commercial and open-source "antlibs." This flexibility means that Ant does not enforce any specific coding standards or directory structures, making it adaptable for diverse Java projects that choose to implement it as their build system. Consequently, the adaptability and extensive features of Ant make it a preferred choice for developers across various programming environments.
Description
The Java™ Programming Language is designed as a versatile, concurrent, and strongly typed object-oriented language that utilizes a class-based structure. Typically, it is translated into bytecode that adheres to the specifications laid out in the Java Virtual Machine Specification. In this language, developers write source code in standard text files that conclude with the .java suffix. These source files are subsequently transformed into .class files through the use of the javac compiler. Unlike native processor code, a .class file comprises bytecodes, which serve as the machine language understood by the Java Virtual Machine (Java VM). To execute an application, the java launcher tool creates an instance of the Java Virtual Machine, allowing the compiled bytecode to run seamlessly. This process exemplifies the efficiency and portability that Java offers across various computing environments.
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Integrations
Azure Marketplace
Cobertura
IntelliJ IDEA
Jtest
OpenClover
bugScout
Ant Media Server
Augoor
Base64.ai
CodeSandbox
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Vendor Details
Company Name
Apache Software Foundation
Founded
1999
Country
United States
Website
ant.apache.org
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Company Name
Oracle
Website
docs.oracle.com/javase/8/docs/technotes/guides/language/index.html
Product Features
Build Automation
Automated Testing
Build Cache
Build Management Tools
Build Metrics
Change Only Compiling
Debugging Tools
Dependency Management
IDE Compatibility
Parallel Testing
Plugin Library
Source Code Management
Version Conflict Resolution