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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
Version History
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Aug 21, 2023 3:46pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 00c7ebec
Jan 10, 2023 10:04am 0 VERSION_BUMP a5e24641
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