Antmod is a versatile tool that covers build, release, and repository management.
If you're struggling to streamline your Java software development, Antmod is a build, release, and repository management tool that's designed to make life easier. The Ant-based engine works with Subversion or CVS to retrieve, version, build, and deploy code, while also offering standardized build files for Java projects and build plugins for various tasks.
One key feature of Antmod is its standardized out-of-the-box buildfiles, which provide a consistent approach to building each module and release. However, there's also the option for customized builds by committing a "local.build.xml" in the root of the module with the overridden build logic.
Antmod also enables the reuse of components across projects, with a modularized approach to software artefacts such as code, documentation, and configuration. It standardizes repository usage and provides a centralized overview across releases and projects, with release descriptors that describe what a release consists of and are stored centrally in the repository.
Perhaps most importantly, Antmod separates developer and release manager roles, allowing for efficient management and delegation of tasks. The release descriptors can be maintained by a release manager, relieving the burden on developers.
The latest release of Antmod adds Subversion 1.4 support, improved command-line support, and module-level merge functions for merging to a branch or the trunk. There's also an out-of-the-box War plugin for building Web applications, making Antmod a must-have for any Java software developer looking to improve their productivity and standardize their build-test-release cycle. Current users are advised to upgrade to enjoy the latest features and enhancements.
One key feature of Antmod is its standardized out-of-the-box buildfiles, which provide a consistent approach to building each module and release. However, there's also the option for customized builds by committing a "local.build.xml" in the root of the module with the overridden build logic.
Antmod also enables the reuse of components across projects, with a modularized approach to software artefacts such as code, documentation, and configuration. It standardizes repository usage and provides a centralized overview across releases and projects, with release descriptors that describe what a release consists of and are stored centrally in the repository.
Perhaps most importantly, Antmod separates developer and release manager roles, allowing for efficient management and delegation of tasks. The release descriptors can be maintained by a release manager, relieving the burden on developers.
The latest release of Antmod adds Subversion 1.4 support, improved command-line support, and module-level merge functions for merging to a branch or the trunk. There's also an out-of-the-box War plugin for building Web applications, making Antmod a must-have for any Java software developer looking to improve their productivity and standardize their build-test-release cycle. Current users are advised to upgrade to enjoy the latest features and enhancements.
What's New
Version 1.3.2: N/A