Raven: Scripting Java Builds with Ruby
TITLE : Raven: Scripting Java Builds with Ruby (Paperback)
AUTHOR : by Matthieu Riou (Author)
PUBLISHER : Apress publisher
ISBN : 159059875X
EDITION : 1st
PUB DATE : June 25, 2007
LANGUAGE : English
Raven is a Ruby-based build system that leverages Ruby tools (namely
Rake and Gems) to help you effectively and easily manage your Java
projects, providing a way to handle dependencies and specific tasks for
Java. Raven: Scripting Java Builds with Ruby covers the most productive
and flexible Java build tool around with the following approach:
- Uses practical examples and concise explanations to show you how to
effectively use Raven
- Summarizes best practices and delves into coverage of the more
complex scenarios you will inevitably encounter when using Raven
- Empowers you to set up a complete build environment in no time
What you’ll learn:
- Why Gems are useful and how to manage your local Gem repository
- How to create your first Rake file, effectively use Raven’s
command-line features, and manage task dependencies
- How to execute Raven tasks and adhere to best practices by following
along with a number of simple yet practical examples
- How to wrap your Java code into your own Gems, allowing you to
easily maintain, reuse, and disseminate your code using the Gem
packaging system
- How to apply advanced techniques like building your own Gem
repository and more
Who is this book for?
Any beginning, intermediate, or advanced Java developer or architect
having some interest in using the Ruby language to supplement their
skill set. Readers interested in build tools such as Ant and Maven will
also find this book appealing.
Related Titles:
- The Definitive Guide to Grails
- Beginning POJOs: Lightweight Java Web Development Using Plain Old
Java Objects in Spring, Hibernate, and Tapestry
- Pro Apache Ant
URL: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/159059875X/
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