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.

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.

Klappentext

• Offers free eBook of Pro Apache Ant for every purchase of this hard cover book; additional 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.

  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.