Raven: Scripting Java- Builds with Ruby - Scripting Java Builds with Ruby

The intended audience is any Java developer or architect, of beginner, intermediate or advanced level. Java developers already having some interest in Ruby could be a more targeted audience but anybody willing to use a specialized tool (like Ant or Maven) to build their program are part of the audience. Raven is a build system that leverages Ruby tools (namely Rake and Gems) to let you build Java projects easily and elegantly. It provides a way to handle dependencies and specific tasks for Java, all based on Ruby. These foundations make Raven the most productive and flexible build tool available in open source. The firstPress book will detail how to use the emerging open source Raven simply, using examples and explaining the foundations Raven has been built on. It will also provide best practices and explain more complex scenarios, allowing you to setup a complete build environment in no time.