How to Install Gradle on Ubuntu 17.10 Artful Easy Guide

February 2, 2018 | By the+gnu+linux+evangelist | Filed in: Tutorial.

Install the Latest Gradle for Ubuntu 17.10 Artful

Hello Ubuntu User! The Tutorial Shows You Step-by-Step How to Install the Latest Gradle on Ubuntu 17.10 Artful 32/64-bit GNU/Linux Desktop/Server.

First, Gradle for Ubuntu 17.10 is the next evolutionary step in JVM-based build tools. It draws on lessons learned from established tools like Ant and Maven and takes their best ideas to the next level.

Because following a build-by-convention approach, Gradle allows for declaratively modeling your problem domain using a powerful and expressive domain-specific language (DSL) implemented in Groovy instead of XML.

Furthermore, the Gradle Automation Features are:

  • Strong yet flexible conventions
  • Enterprise level control capabilities
  • Manageable and understandable builds

Finally, to the Gradle Installation Tutorial on Ubuntu Linux Bottom You will find a Link to Hello-World Gradle Build Script Guide.

Gradle Quick Start for Ubuntu 17.10 Linux - Featured

  1. Download Latest Gradle Complete Release

    Gradle All .zip

  2. Then Open a Shell session
    Ctrl+Alt+t on Desktop
    (Press “Enter” to Execute Commands)

    Gradle Quick Start for Ubuntu 17.10 Linux - Open Terminal

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  4. Check if Java Development Kit is Installed

    java -version

  5. Unzip Gradle Archive into /tmp

    unzip -d /tmp/ $HOME/Downloads/gradle*.zip
    rm $HOME/Downloads/gradle*.zip

    Or Double-Click on Archive to Use the Archive Manager GUI.

  6. And Relocate Gradle Archive

    sudo mv /tmp/gradle* /opt/

    This for a System-Wide installation, for a local one simply put into your Home…
    If Got “User is Not in Sudoers file” then see: How to Enable sudo

  7. Follow to Setup Gradle Env Variables and Path

    echo "GRADLE_HOME=/opt/gradle-[X.Y]" >> $HOME/.bashrc

    Just Replace the Gradle Version to [X.Y] in above Command

    echo 'export PATH=$PATH:$GRADLE_HOME/bin' >> $HOME/.bashrc

    Then to Load New SetUp:

    bash

  8. Finally, to Test Gradle Installation

    gradle -v

  9. (Optional) Speed Up Gradle Builds with Gradle Daemon

    echo "org.gradle.daemon=true" >> $HOME/.gradle/gradle.properties

    Once you have globally enabled the Gradle Daemon in this way, all your builds will take advantage a Speed Boost.

  10. Getting-Started with Gradle Automation Build Script

    Gradle Build Script Example

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