Gradle is an open source build automation tool used by Java developers to define and organize the build process. In this course, learn how Gradle is used, who needs it, how to set it up, and how to tweak its performance. James Harmon explores the reasons for the creation of Gradle, and provides a technical summary of how it works. He explains how to build a Java project with Gradle, add a dependency to a project, and create a library module. Plus, he discusses the Gradle project structure, Gradle tasks, Gradle in the cloud, and more.