Mastering Gradle

Name: Mastering Gradle
Rating: 3.8 (7 reviews)

Master Gradle from basics to advanced: build automation, dependency management, custom plugins, and Kotlin integration.

Created byTaras Goriachko

Last updated 12/2025

English

What you'll learn

Understand Gradle concepts and how it automates the build process.
Write and maintain efficient Gradle build scripts for JVM projects.
Create and manage Gradle plugins for project customization.
Optimize build performance and dependency management with Gradle.

Course content

5 sections • 21 lectures • 1h 30m total length

Introduction1:30

Kotlin Compiler - Setup3:15
Learn to set up the Kotlin compiler, write a hello world program, compile to a jar in the terminal, and run it with Java to validate a Gradle workflow.
Kotlin Runtime Library5:19
Runtime classpath4:34
Configure the runtime classpath to include the Kotlin standard library jars and avoid missing dependencies. Learn to organize packages, imports, and compiling steps so the JVM finds the main class.
Modular Kotlin Projects5:49
Summary of section 10:27

Setup Gradle6:41
Gradle Library Sub-project17:04
Gradle Application Sub-project5:36
Gradle Tasks dependencies5:25
Managing dependencies with configurations5:18
Mastering Gradle teaches managing dependencies with consumable and resolvable configurations, publishing outgoing artifacts, and using a classpath to resolve remote and project dependencies across multi-project builds.
Script Plugin2:50
Precompiled Script Plugins2:21
Extensions3:47
Running the application2:07
Summary of section 20:35

Requirements

Basic knowledge of programming concepts.
Familiarity with the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) essentials.
Understanding of Kotlin syntax.

Description

Are you ready to master Gradle and take your build automation skills to the next level? Whether you're a beginner looking to understand Gradle fundamentals or an experienced developer aiming to optimize and customize your build scripts, this course will provide you with everything you need.

What You’ll Learn:

- Understand Gradle’s core concepts and architecture
- Build and manage Gradle projects using Kotlin DSL
- Work with Gradle dependencies and configurations
- Create and manage custom Gradle tasks and plugins
- Improve build performance with caching and task dependencies
- Implement unit and integration testing with Gradle
- Automate builds efficiently for Kotlin and Java projects

This course is hands-on, featuring real-world code examples, step-by-step demonstrations, and practical exercises to ensure you retain what you learn.

Who Is This Course For?

- Developers working with Java, Kotlin, or Android projects
- Software engineers looking to optimize build automation
- DevOps professionals seeking efficient dependency management
- Anyone interested in custom Gradle plugins and advanced scripting

Requirements & Prerequisites

- Basic programming knowledge (Java/Kotlin recommended)
- Familiarity with the JVM ecosystem
- IntelliJ IDEA (Community Edition) installed
- Java 17 & Gradle pre-installed (installation guide provided)

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to confidently write, maintain, and optimize Gradle scripts, manage dependencies, and create custom plugins—helping you become a more efficient and productive developer.

Enroll now and start mastering Gradle today!

Who this course is for:

Developers looking to master Gradle for efficient build automation.
Kotlin and Java developers who want to streamline project builds.
Anyone working with JVM-based projects who wants to improve build performance.

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Intro1 lecture • 2min

Kotlin compiler5 lectures • 19min

Gradle Basics10 lectures • 52min

Kotlin Gradle Plugin4 lectures • 16min

Summary1 lecture • 1min

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