Are you a Java developer who just wants to build applications in a fast, straightforward way?
Gradle is a powerful build tool, but trying to understand how to use it can be a frustrating experience.
My struggle learning Gradle
5 years ago I joined my first project using Gradle. Only a few team-members really knew how it worked. And they did some amazing things with the build. But whenever I tried to change the build script, I hit a brick wall. 
The whole thing was a total mystery to me.
My next project used Maven. I knew it was a step backwards, so finally decided to figure out this Gradle thing. After months of reading docs and trial-and-error, I finally made some breakthroughs. I migrated the whole project to Gradle and got the build running smoothly.
To become a confident Gradle user took me over 2 years. Along the way, it became clear that I wasn't the only one struggling. So that's why I created this course, to help Java developers master Gradle in weeks instead of years.
Introducing Gradle Hero
Zero to Gradle hero in one course
Learn everything to build and maintain your Gradle project effectively.
Aimed primarily at those wanting to master building Java projects, it goes deep teaching you not only what to do, but why to do it.
Gradle Hero gives you a clear mental model of how Gradle works, meaning projects and documentation start to make sense.
If you want to reach a high level of competence and effectiveness with Gradle as quickly as possible, Gradle Hero will get you there.
What exactly is Gradle Hero?
It's an online course, consisting of easy-to-understand video tutorials, practical lessons, quizzes, and more.
Gradle Hero is designed specifically to turn you into a proficient Gradle build engineer fast.
"I recently started a new job where my team heavily relies on a multi-project Gradle structure that include custom plugins. I was a complete beginner in Gradle, and after completing the Gradle Hero course I feel much more confident navigating the codebase."
Alon, recent student
Course outcomes
How you can expect this course to help you
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know how to start any new Gradle project on the right foot
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understand in-depth the fundamental Gradle concepts
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propose and implement better ways of building your project
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fix your build to make development fun again
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master Java projects in Gradle
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progress your career as a build engineer
Learn through real examples
Create real-world applications
You'll create Gradle builds for real applications you can interact with based on a fictional Theme Park company.
Stay engaged
Learn through a variety of presentation techniques
Professionally presented with animated diagrams, slideshows, and screen annotations. You'll want to power through lesson after lesson.
Learn the latest techniques
Up-to-date for 2022
Gradle changes fast. Learn from the course that uses the latest Gradle version 7, so you can implement the best features in your project.
So what do you actually get?
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Access to all video lessons, to view at your own pace
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Practical lessons, to improve understanding
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Additional reference materials (e.g. PDF cheat sheets, step-by-step instructions)
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Quizzes, to validate learning
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Access to Gradle Hero GitHub repository
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Interact with your instructor through lesson comments
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Lifetime access, so you can come back any time
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Inclusive access to all future course additions and updates
"This course gives a good overview of what can be done with Gradle and how to do it. This is a great way to pick up Gradle skills if you've been frustrated trying to learn it through documentation or outdated books. There really isn't any "fluff" in this course - everything presented will be useful and will help get you up and running with Gradle very quickly."
Steve, recent student
How is this course different?
REINFORCES LEARNING: a mix of theory, demos, practical lessons, and quizzes helps you retain knowledge.
RESPECTS YOUR TIME: concise lessons mean you get what you need to know as efficiently as possible.
KEEPS YOU ENGAGED: presented with animations and annotated screencasts, making learning fun!
GIVES YOU DEEP KNOWLEDGE: learn from an engineer whose been working with Gradle for 5 years+.
Oh yeah, and there's even more...
Bonus 1: troubleshooting masterclass
How to solve any Gradle build issue
This bonus chapter goes deeper into troubleshooting your build issues. Get to the root of the problem with logging, dependency analysis, and the task graph.
Bonus 2: Gradle in the real world
How to take your project even further
This bonus chapter shows you how to overcome common real-world challenges, like ensuring code quality and building Docker images.
With you all the way
Reference materials for when you get stuck
These helpful cheat sheets summarise learnings on a single page. Print them out and stick them on your wall!
"I've run Gradle in production environments for several years, but wanted to learn needed adjustments for the latest version. This course shows many "best in practice" techniques to speed up and organize enterprise builds. Clear, concise examples illustrate how to improve code even for an "expert" in earlier releases. Well worth the time!"
Kurt, recent student
Course lessons in detail
Your path to becoming a Gradle Hero
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1
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How to make the most of your course
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Building software with Gradle: not just another build tool
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Introduction
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The Gradle project
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The Gradle build script
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The Gradle task
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The Gradle plugin
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Practical: creating a simple Gradle project
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Quiz
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"Zip" challenge
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Introduction
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gradle init: create projects in seconds
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Gradle wrapper introduction
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Managing the Gradle wrapper
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Project layout
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Command line interaction
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Build lifecycle introduction
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Gradle Daemon
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IntelliJ IDEA Gradle integration
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Practical "start from scratch"
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Quiz
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Introduction
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Groovy build scripts
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Kotlin build scripts
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Groovy or Kotlin. Which to choose?
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Configuring your project
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Defining tasks
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Locating tasks
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Task dependencies & ordering
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Task inputs & outputs
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Applying plugins
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Repositories & dependencies
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Quiz
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Introduction
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The Java plugin
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Practical: building a Java project
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Tasks in Java projects
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Dependencies in Java projects
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Build customisations
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Running Java applications
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Testing Java applications
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Adding integration tests to a project
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Controlling Java versions
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Publishing to Maven
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Practical: building Spring Boot applications
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Deployment using .war files
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Building Java libraries
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Advanced dependency resolution
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Quiz
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Introduction
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Project properties
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Multi-project builds
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Practical: creating a multi-project build
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Working with files
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buildSrc and convention plugins
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Creating custom tasks
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Creating custom plugins
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Sharing custom plugins
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Testing custom plugins
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Quiz
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Introduction
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Logging
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Viewing the task graph
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Investigating dependencies
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8
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Introduction
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Code coverage analysis with Jacoco
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Code style validation with Checkstyle
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Code quality validation with PMD
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Build & push Docker images
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Overview
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Version catalogs
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What now?
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Quick course survey
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What students are saying
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 (13 reviews)
No longer a Gradle newbie
Alon Eitan
I recently started a new job where my team heavily relies on a multi-project Gradle structure that include custom plugins. I was a complete beginner in G...
Read MoreI recently started a new job where my team heavily relies on a multi-project Gradle structure that include custom plugins. I was a complete beginner in Gradle, and after completing the Gradle Hero course I feel much more confident navigating the codebase. Thanks Tom!
Read LessBest Course On Gradle!
Maximilian Gravert
I was excited to find that Tom Gregory did this course on gradle as I already loved his videos on youtube. With his calm, witty and competent manner, it ...
Read MoreI was excited to find that Tom Gregory did this course on gradle as I already loved his videos on youtube. With his calm, witty and competent manner, it was a pleasure for me as a student to watch the videos and I really hope that he will offer many more courses in the future. Before that, I've seen 6 gradle courses by now, but this is the only one that I would absolutely recommend! Thank you!
Read LessFantastic course!
Lawrence A
Tom is hands down the best Gradle content creator out there. This course is straight 🔥🔥🔥. Sent me down rabbit holes I would not have thought of exploring mys...
Read MoreTom is hands down the best Gradle content creator out there. This course is straight 🔥🔥🔥. Sent me down rabbit holes I would not have thought of exploring myself otherwise. Worth every penny!
Read LessExcellent introduction to Gradle
Steve Dearth
Tom's content is always great. This course gives a good overview of what can be done with Gradle and how to do it. This is a great way to pick up Gradle skil...
Read MoreTom's content is always great. This course gives a good overview of what can be done with Gradle and how to do it. This is a great way to pick up Gradle skills if you've been frustrated trying to learn it through documentation or outdated books. There really isn't any "fluff" in this course - everything presented will be useful and will help get you up and running with Gradle very quickly.
Read LessGradle 7 Shines Through
Kurt Fickie
I've run Gradle in production environments for several years, but wanted to learn needed adjustments for the latest version. This course shows many "best i...
Read MoreI've run Gradle in production environments for several years, but wanted to learn needed adjustments for the latest version. This course shows many "best in practice" techniques to speed up and organize enterprise builds. Clear, concise examples illustrate how to improve code even for an "expert" in earlier releases. Well worth the time!
Read LessGradle Course
Michael Wiesendanger
Great informative course with lots of densely packed information
Great informative course with lots of densely packed information
Read LessA good starting point
Albert Attard
This course is a good starting point for anyone using Gradle. Experienced or no, I recommend taking this course as it will help you understand things that y...
Read MoreThis course is a good starting point for anyone using Gradle. Experienced or no, I recommend taking this course as it will help you understand things that you may have overlooked.
Read Lessawesome Gradle course
Amit Sharon
Tom is an excellent instructor, he really take you from zero to hero without wasting your valuable time.
Tom is an excellent instructor, he really take you from zero to hero without wasting your valuable time.
Read Lessexcellent course
iman rah
I found this course helpful. Author is knowledgeable
I found this course helpful. Author is knowledgeable
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Vasudeva chowdary Annam
Tom has explained Gradle in-depth to customize it as needed. Most of these topics are not available elsewhere. We mostly find only basics in other places, no...
Read MoreTom has explained Gradle in-depth to customize it as needed. Most of these topics are not available elsewhere. We mostly find only basics in other places, not like this where you can optimize the code so effectively.
Read LessA really useful and well explained course.
Andres Rivera
A really useful course that explains in detail everything you need to know about Gradle. All material is well explained and if you have any doubt, just ask T...
Read MoreA really useful course that explains in detail everything you need to know about Gradle. All material is well explained and if you have any doubt, just ask Tom. Highly recommend it.
Read LessGreat course !
Jose Cano
Complete, clear, and elegant course. Thanks !!
Complete, clear, and elegant course. Thanks !!
Read LessFAQ
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How long do I get access for?
You’ll have access for the lifetime of the course, for as long as I continue to run Gradle Hero, and guaranteed access for AT LEAST one year after you enroll. Of course you'll also benefit from any updates I make to the course too.
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What if I don't get on with the course?
While I've made every effort to make this course as approachable as possible, I understand you may change your mind. You can request a full refund within 30 days of purchase and I will return the full course fee. No hard feelings. I'd appreciate if you let me know why so I can continue to improve the course.
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Who is this course for?
It's ideal for anyone currently working with Gradle at a beginner or intermediate level, wanting to take it to the next level. The focus is on Java projects, not Android, but the fundamentals learnt help with any type of project.
Some basic knowledge of Java will help to get the most from the course.
If you're frustrated with your build, and are willing to put in the work to make a difference, then this course is for you. -
How long does it take to complete the course?
This depends on your learning style. There are 5 chapters each with on average 10 lessons. Each lesson is approximately 6 minutes long.
An hour a day for 2-3 weeks should give you enough time to understand in full the lessons, complete the practicals, and take the quizzes. It's up to you though. -
Who is Tom Gregory anyway?
Tom, the course instructor, is originally from a Java development background. He made the switch to working full-time on Gradle after suffering the frustrations of inefficient builds, and wanting to improve things.
Now he helps thousands of engineers create software more effectively through in-depth tutorials, videos, and courses. Slow builds are his itch, Gradle is his preferred tool for scratching them. -
Does the world need another Gradle course?
In short, yes. Most of the other courses available right now are out-of-date and don't have a good learning experience.
Gradle Hero is different as it was designed from the ground up to get engineers to proficiency in Gradle as soon as possible, whilst making that journey enjoyable. The course also has a depth that other courses don't, since it was created by an engineer who is 100% focussed on the technology. -
What if I still have questions?
No problem, just email me on tom@tomgregory.com and I'll be happy to answer your question.
Joining is risk free
The Gradle Mastery Guarantee
I put a lot of value into Gradle Hero because I want to ensure anyone who takes it is successful in mastering Gradle.
If you're serious about learning Gradle, then to make your decision easier you get my Gradle Mastery Guarantee.
That means that if you're not 100% satisfied that this course has helped you master building Java applications with Gradle, email me and I'll refund the full course fee within 24 hours.
If you're serious about learning Gradle, then to make your decision easier you get my Gradle Mastery Guarantee.
That means that if you're not 100% satisfied that this course has helped you master building Java applications with Gradle, email me and I'll refund the full course fee within 24 hours.
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