Articles in category: build scripting
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Escape from JAR hell with Apache Ivy the agile dependency manager
Posted by buildmeister on May 29th, 2009
Java applications can create and consume multiple open-source and commercial libraries. Trying to manage these libraries at build and execution time can quickly lead to a condition known as "JAR hell". In this article I describe how Apache Ivy can be used to help you take back control of your dependencies.
Posted by buildmeister on May 29th, 2009
Java applications can create and consume multiple open-source and commercial libraries. Trying to manage these libraries at build and execution time can quickly lead to a condition known as "JAR hell". In this article I describe how Apache Ivy can be used to help you take back control of your dependencies.
Automating the PHP deployment process with Phing, dbdeploy and FTP
Posted by buildmeister on January 5th, 2009
This article describes how to implement a controlled and configurable PHP deployment process using Phing, dbdeploy and FTP.
Posted by buildmeister on January 5th, 2009
This article describes how to implement a controlled and configurable PHP deployment process using Phing, dbdeploy and FTP.
Implementing Java library management with the Ant tasks for Apache Maven
Posted by buildmeister on January 25th, 2008
This article describes how the Ant tasks for Apache Maven can be implemented to help manage Java libraries and their dependencies.
Posted by buildmeister on January 25th, 2008
This article describes how the Ant tasks for Apache Maven can be implemented to help manage Java libraries and their dependencies.
Integrating Apache Ant and Subversion
Posted by buildmeister on July 17th, 2007
A discussion on how to use and configure Subversion and related tools to implement an integrated build process with Apache Ant.
Posted by buildmeister on July 17th, 2007
A discussion on how to use and configure Subversion and related tools to implement an integrated build process with Apache Ant.
Introduction to Apache Maven
Posted by buildmeister on April 11th, 2007
A brief introduction to the features and capabilities of Apache Maven - a Java build and build project management tool.
Posted by buildmeister on April 11th, 2007
A brief introduction to the features and capabilities of Apache Maven - a Java build and build project management tool.
Introduction to Apache Ant
Posted by buildmeister on February 28th, 2007
This article gives an introduction to Apache Ant - the Java build tool.
Posted by buildmeister on February 28th, 2007
This article gives an introduction to Apache Ant - the Java build tool.
Introduction to CruiseControl
Posted by buildmeister on February 5th, 2007
A brief introduction to the features and capabilities of CruiseControl - an open-source Continuous Integration toolkit.
Posted by buildmeister on February 5th, 2007
A brief introduction to the features and capabilities of CruiseControl - an open-source Continuous Integration toolkit.
Build Process Top Ten Tips
Posted by buildmeister on September 12th, 2006
This article describes my top 10 tips for constructing a complete, consistent and reproducible build process.
Posted by buildmeister on September 12th, 2006
This article describes my top 10 tips for constructing a complete, consistent and reproducible build process.
Introduction to Ant dependency checking
Posted by buildmeister on May 17th, 2006
This article describes how Apache Ant's dependency checking works and how to make use of it in your build scripts.
Posted by buildmeister on May 17th, 2006
This article describes how Apache Ant's dependency checking works and how to make use of it in your build scripts.
Introduction to NAnt
Posted by buildmeister on May 9th, 2006
A brief introduction to the features and capabilities of NAnt - a Microsoft .NET build tool based on Apache Ant.
Posted by buildmeister on May 9th, 2006
A brief introduction to the features and capabilities of NAnt - a Microsoft .NET build tool based on Apache Ant.
Introduction to GNU Make
Posted by buildmeister on April 11th, 2006
A brief introduction to the features and capabilities of GNU Make - the C/C++ build tool.
Posted by buildmeister on April 11th, 2006
A brief introduction to the features and capabilities of GNU Make - the C/C++ build tool.