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Description:
Java build tool

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 1.10.15@1 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | @ApacheAnt | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: java build-tool ant automation development

Install: brew install ant

About:
Apache Ant is a Java library and command-line tool for automating software build processes. It uses XML files (typically build.xml) to define build targets and dependencies, similar to Make but with platform-independent Java classes. Ant is highly extensible and can be used to compile, test, package, and deploy Java applications.

Key Features:

XML-based build configuration
Platform-independent operation
Extensive task library
Integration with JUnit and other tools
Highly extensible via custom tasks

Use Cases:

Automating Java application compilation and packaging
Creating consistent build environments across teams
Automating testing and deployment workflows

Alternatives:

Maven – Maven uses convention over configuration and a declarative approach, while Ant offers more flexibility with imperative scripting
Gradle – Gradle uses a Groovy/Kotlin DSL for more expressive builds and better performance, while Ant uses XML

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