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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
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API Access
Has API
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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
Integrations
Azure Marketplace
Yes
Cobertura
Yes
IntelliJ IDEA
Yes
Jtest
Yes
OpenClover
Yes
bugScout
Yes
Amazon CodeWhisperer
Yes
Checkmarx
Yes
DBmarlin
Yes
DecisionRules
Yes
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
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Pricing Details
Free
Free Trial
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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