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Apache Ant vs Buck2
Both stand on build automation software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Apache Ant provides flexible, task-based build tooling for Java and non-Java applications. Check its JDK requirement and the separate dependencies needed for JUnit before choosing it.
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Buck2 offers extensible builds and remote execution for large, multi-language repositories. Its early-stage status, changing binary tag, and uneven language usability are important considerations.
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| Apache Ant | Buck2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | ant.apache.org | buck2.build |
| On build automation software | #1 of 42 | #4 of 42 |
Apache Ant: what it does well
- Builds Java as well as C and C++ applications
- Does not impose a Java project layout
- Extensible through optional Antlibs
- Built-in tasks cover source control and remote access
What to know first
- Ant 1.10 requires JDK 8 or later
- Many tasks do not work with only a JRE
- JUnit task needs external libraries
Buck2: what it does well
- Free, with source and binaries under two listed licenses
- Supports remote execution through compatible API services
- Includes rules for nine listed languages
- Filesystem watching supports large repositories
What to know first
- Early-stage project may have rough edges
- No stable release tag
- Language support usability varies
- Local-only build steps are not sandboxed
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