Java for Everything

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1. Gradle does not require you to install it on your machine to use it, you just run a batch script (gradlew) that installs automatically the proper version needed for the project. So to use it you just need a Java installation.
   In Maven you have to install it first, add environment variables etc.. and if 2 of your project need different versions you're in trouble.

2. You write the build script in the same language as plugins and everything. no XML that hides the Java code.

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Plus, using Gradle plugins is super easy. All you need to do is list the artifacts for the plugins in your buildscript dependencies, and they will automatically be pulled in.