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Deep Dive Into the Gradle-Based Android Build System - Big Android BBQ 2015

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Overview

Dive deep into the Gradle-based Android build system in this 58-minute conference talk from Big Android BBQ 2015. Explore the system's concepts and features, including variant support and performance improvements. Learn how the build system enhances Android Studio's capabilities and enables powerful Continuous Integration solutions. Discover the upcoming major version of the Gradle Android plugin, offering improved performance, variant-aware dependency management, and a more streamlined configuration model. Gain insights from Hans Dockter, founder of Gradle and CEO of Gradle Inc., as he shares his expertise in software development, project automation, and enterprise builds. Understand the goals of the Gradle Android build system, its unique features, and its implementation in various contexts, including LinkedIn. Delve into topics such as extensibility, Android Studio integration, Eclipse plugin, integration tests, core performance layers, existing bottlenecks, and future improvements.

Syllabus

Intro
Goals of the Gradle Android Build System
What makes Gradle unique
Gradle Android build system
Gradle in LinkedIn
Extensibility
Gradle
Android Studio
Extension
Eclipse Plugin
Integration Tests
Core Performance
Layers
Cradle
Existing bottlenecks
Predexing
Improving Predexing
The Most Common Cycle
The Problem
The Future
Questions

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