Gradle: The New Android Build System

Google selected Gradle as the foundation of the Android SDK build system because it provides flexibility along with the ability to define common standards for Android builds. With Gradle, Android developers can use a simple, declarative DSL to configure Gradle builds supporting a wide variety of Android devices and App stores. With a simple, declarative DSL, Gradle developers have access to a single, authoritative build that powers both the Android Studio IDE and builds from the command-line. Gradleware is supporting the transition from Ant to Gradle by offering Gradle migration services for Android developers as well as Android-focused training classes.