Raven: Scripting Java Builds with Ruby

This firstPress book is expected to be first book on the market for Raven. 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. It details how to use the emerging open source Raven simply, using examples and explaining the foundations Raven has been built on. It also provides best practices and explains more complex scenarios, allowing you to setup a complete build environment in no time. The intended audience is any Java developer or architect, at the beginner, intermediate or advanced level.