Gradle in Action

Chapter 8. Extending Gradle

This chapter covers

• Gradle’s extension mechanisms by example
• Writing and using script and object plugins
• Testing custom tasks and plugins
• Obtaining configuration from the build script through extension objects

In the previous chapters, we covered a lot of ground discussing how to build a self-contained sample project with Gradle. You added custom logic by declaring simple tasks and custom task classes within your build script. Often, a task becomes so useful that you’ll want to share it among multiple projects. Gradle provides various approaches for reusing code, each with its own unique advantages and drawbacks. Plugins take the concept of reusability and extensibility even further. They enhance your project with ...