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Ant

Apache Ant is an Open Source Java-based build tool (for software development). Created by Apache Software Foundation

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Apache Ant is an Open Source Java-based build tool (for software development). It uses XML files to describe, structure and control the build process. Most actions are described as 'Tasks' - Ant offers a library of built-in Tasks, but various 3rd party Tasks and Task libraries are available to offer additional features or integrate Ant with or into other projects.

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Ant was added by RemovedUser in Oct 2010 and the latest update was made in Apr 2019. The list of alternatives was updated Jan 2019 There is a history of all activites on Ant in our Activity Log. It's possible to update the information on Ant or report it as discontinued, duplicated or spam.

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