Pro Apache Ant

Pro Apache Ant is a professional-level tutorial for Java and XML developers who want to learn the open source Apache Java-based build tool, Ant. Pro Apache Ant shows you how to be productive with Ant right from the start. Instead of writing shell commands, the configuration files are XML-based. Each task is run by an object that implements a particular Task interface. And, if you really need to execute a shell command, Ant has an task that allows different commands based on the OS.

The example application covers the entire set-up of the application, from calling database scripts to unit testing. Practical examples are used at every stage. Each task will have a concrete example. The author shows you how with other, complimentary tools like Apache Jakarta Tomcat. This book is organized around chronological tasks instead of alphabetical functions, using a sample application throughout the set-up, from calling database scripts to unit testing.

Offers free eBook of Pro Apache Ant for every purchase of this hard cover book; dditional offers for complimentary book(s) or eBooks may apply Presents a distraction-free, value-added focused and practical approach to this most widely used, popular open source build tool optimized for Java and XML development Is ideal for most professional level Java developers who typically need and use build tools for efficient and productive development and project management

Autorentext
Matthew Moodie was a technical and developmental editor for two and a half years, and served as editor for Beginning JSP 2: From Novice to Professional and Foundations of JSP Design Patterns, both published by Apress.

Zusammenfassung
It is organized around chronological tasks instead of alphabetical functions, using a sample application throughout the set-up, from calling database scripts to unit testing.Practical examples are used at every stage and each task includes a concrete example.

Inhalt
Introducing Ant.- Installing Ant.- Using Ant.- Examining Ant's Types.- Building a Project.- Deploying an Application.- Running an Application.- Testing an Application.- Using Ant in Large Projects.- Writing Custom Tasks.- Extending Ant.- Using the Ant API.