Ant
Pure Java build tool, simpler and easier to use than GNU Make. Also it runs many tasks including the javac compiler inside the same VM, so it can compile a large directory tree in seconds. [Open Source, BSD-like]
url: ant.apache.org/
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Ant-contrib project
SourceForge project for potential ant contributions. Currently consists of a C/C++ compilation task and various logical tasks.
url: sourceforge.net/projects/ant-contrib/
Anthill
A tool that ensures a controlled build process and promotes the sharing of knowledge within an organization. It is compatible with version 1.3 and 1.4 of Ant. [Open Source, Urbancode Public License (Mozile-like)]
url: www.urbancode.com/projects/anthill/
CruiseControl
An open-source tool to set up a continuous build process using Ant.
url: cruisecontrol.sourceforge.net/
DTD for Ant
An extensible DTD for Ant buildfiles.
url: www.sdv.fr/pages/casa/html/ant-dtd.en.html
Grand
A set of tools to create a visual representation of Ant target dependencies. It works by taking an Ant build file and creating a "dot" file. It relying on the Ant API rather than XML parsing to get the dependencies.
url: www.ggtools.net/grand/
Just4log
A Java application to improve the runtime performance of logging systems by altering the Java-Bytecode to avoid unnecessary calls to expensive methods. Supports Log4j, Apache commons Logging and JDK 1.4 Logging and can be executed as Ant-Task [Apache License].
url: just4log.sourceforge.net/
A Minimalistic Guide to Java Development Using Jakarta Ant
A beginner's guide for how to use Ant.
url: www.jfipa.org/publications/ANTGuide/
Openmake
A build management tool designed to eliminate the need for XML scripting while empowering developers with the robust functionality of ANT. By Catalyst Systems Corporation. [Commercial]
url: www.openmake.com/
XTask
Optional task to process XSL Transformations (XSLT). Uses XT. [Open Source]
url: www.sdv.fr/pages/casa/html/xtask.en.html
Incremental Development with Ant and JUnit
Article by Malcolm Davis at IBM DeveloperWorks.
url: www-106.ibm.com/developerworks/library/j-ant/index...
