gradle/docs/en/scripting

Gradle Scripting is a powerful feature that allows you to customize the build process by writing custom build scripts. This page provides an overview of scripting in Gradle and how to get started.

Getting Started with Gradle Scripting

Introduction to Scripting

Gradle scripting is based on Groovy, a dynamic language for the Java platform. With scripting, you can define custom tasks, extend existing ones, and control the build lifecycle.

Common Tasks in Scripting

• Tasks: Define custom tasks to perform specific actions.
• Dependencies: Specify dependencies between tasks.
• Source Sets: Configure source sets for different types of sources (Java, Groovy, Kotlin, etc.).
• Properties: Define and access properties in your scripts.

Example of a Simple Script

task hello {
    doLast {
        println 'Hello, Gradle!'
    }
}

Advanced Scripting

For more advanced scripting, you can leverage Gradle's powerful DSL (Domain-Specific Language). The DSL allows you to express complex build scenarios in a concise and readable manner.

Using the DSL

tasks {
    create('myTask') {
        doLast {
            println 'This is a custom task created using the DSL.'
        }
    }
}

Resources

For further reading on Gradle scripting, you can visit the official Gradle Scripting Guide.

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