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Description

Apache Ant serves as a Java library and a command-line utility designed to execute processes outlined in build files, where targets and extension points are interdependent. Primarily, Ant is utilized for building Java applications, providing various built-in tasks that facilitate compiling, assembling, testing, and running these applications. Additionally, Ant proves to be effective in constructing non-Java applications, such as those written in C or C++. Beyond its specific language applications, Ant can manage any process that can be articulated in terms of tasks and targets, showcasing its versatility. Being developed in Java, Ant allows users to create custom "antlibs" that include tailored tasks and types while also offering a plethora of existing commercial and open-source "antlibs." This flexibility means that Ant does not enforce any specific coding standards or directory structures, making it adaptable for diverse Java projects that choose to implement it as their build system. Consequently, the adaptability and extensive features of Ant make it a preferred choice for developers across various programming environments.

Description

The Java™ Programming Language is designed as a versatile, concurrent, and strongly typed object-oriented language that utilizes a class-based structure. Typically, it is translated into bytecode that adheres to the specifications laid out in the Java Virtual Machine Specification. In this language, developers write source code in standard text files that conclude with the .java suffix. These source files are subsequently transformed into .class files through the use of the javac compiler. Unlike native processor code, a .class file comprises bytecodes, which serve as the machine language understood by the Java Virtual Machine (Java VM). To execute an application, the java launcher tool creates an instance of the Java Virtual Machine, allowing the compiled bytecode to run seamlessly. This process exemplifies the efficiency and portability that Java offers across various computing environments.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Azure Marketplace Yes 
Cobertura Yes 
IntelliJ IDEA Yes 
Jtest Yes 
OpenClover Yes 
bugScout Yes 
Amazon CodeWhisperer No 
Checkmarx No 
DBmarlin No 
DecisionRules No 
ERNIE X1.1 No 
GPT-5.1 Thinking No 
GitLab Duo No 
JCov No 
Kiuwan Code Security No 
Meet Hour No 
ORMIT™-OpenJava No 
Orkes No 
Selenic No 
yEd No 

Integrations

Azure Marketplace Yes 
Cobertura Yes 
IntelliJ IDEA Yes 
Jtest Yes 
OpenClover Yes 
bugScout Yes 
Amazon CodeWhisperer Yes 
Checkmarx Yes 
DBmarlin Yes 
DecisionRules Yes 
ERNIE X1.1 Yes 
GPT-5.1 Thinking Yes 
GitLab Duo Yes 
JCov Yes 
Kiuwan Code Security Yes 
Meet Hour Yes 
ORMIT™-OpenJava Yes 
Orkes Yes 
Selenic Yes 
yEd Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises Yes 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App Yes 
Android App Yes 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Apache Software Foundation

Founded

1999

Country

United States

Website

ant.apache.org

Vendor Details

Company Name

Oracle

Website

docs.oracle.com/javase/8/docs/technotes/guides/language/index.html

Product Features

Build Automation

Automated Testing No 
Build Cache No 
Build Management Tools No 
Build Metrics No 
Change Only Compiling No 
Debugging Tools No 
Dependency Management No 
IDE Compatibility No 
Parallel Testing No 
Plugin Library No 
Source Code Management No 
Version Conflict Resolution No 

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