Gradle vs. Maven: Which one is the best option for Android development [closed]

Question

What are the major differences between Gradle and Apache Maven? Why do they benefit in Android applications?

Answer 1

Gradle is a build automation system that uses a domain-specific language based on the programming language Groovy.

Maven is used for project build automation using Java which uses XML for its project configuration.

Fundamental differences:

• Gradle is based on a graph of task dependencies–in which tasks are the things that do the work.
• Maven is based on a fixed and linear model of phases (clean install package deploy, etc.).

Maven vs. Gradle:

• Customized builds

  Maven: easy-to-find dependencies, but hard to custumize build (in a big project the POM can be unreadable).

• Dependency management and directory structure

Maven uses dependency management and Gradle uses the directory structure. Both are clear and easy to maintain.

• Plugins and integrations

There are more available plugins for Maven compared to the number available for Gradle.

• Performance

Gradel is faster (build, test, etc.)

• User Experience

Maven's longer tenure means that its support through IDEs is better for many users.

Sources:

• Gradle

• Dzone