7.7.1. Build Tools

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the purpose of build tools?

   Hint

   Think about the steps involved in turning source code into an application.

2. 2.

   Name two build tools used for Java.

   Hint

   Consider the common ones you've heard in discussions about Java.

3. 3.

   Which of the following is NOT a build tool?

   • Maven
   • Gradle
   • Git

   Hint

   Consider what each tool's primary function is.

4. 4.

   True or False: CMake can be used for multiple programming languages.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about its versatility.

5. 5.

   You are tasked with converting a large Java project from Maven to Gradle. List the steps you would take and the considerations involved.

   Hint

   Think about both the structural and syntactical differences between the two tools.

6. 6.

   A project requires building from multiple repositories in a CI/CD pipeline using CMake. How would you structure your CMakeLists.txt file to manage multiple modules?

   Hint

   Consider the hierarchy of files and how dependencies will be compiled.