http://www.gradle.org/

1. http://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gradle

2. Gradle是一个基于Apache Ant和Apache Maven概念的项目自动化建构工具。它使用一种基于Groovy的特定领域语言来声明项目设置，而不是传统的XML。^[2]

   当前其支持的语言限于Java、Groovy和Scala^[3]，计划未来将支持更多的语言。

3. What is Gradle?

   Gradle is build automation evolved. Gradle can automate the building, testing, publishing, deployment and more of software packages or other types of projects such as generated static websites, generated documentation or indeed anything else.

   Gradle combines the power and flexibility of Ant with the dependency management and conventions of Maven into a more effective way to build. Powered by a Groovy DSL and packed with innovation, Gradle provides a declarative way to describe all kinds of builds through sensible defaults. Gradle is quickly becoming the build system of choice for many open source projects, leading edge enterprises and legacy automation challenges.

   Learn more about what makes Gradle a compelling choice for build automation or get started with Gradle right now.