How do I know if Gradle is installed?

You run Gradle via the gradle command. To check if Gradle is properly installed just type gradle -v . The output shows the Gradle version and also the local environment configuration (groovy and JVM version, etc.). The displayed Gradle version should match the distribution you have downloaded.

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What does gradle build do?

Gradle is a build automation tool known for its flexibility to build software. A build automation tool is used to automate the creation of applications . The building process includes compiling, linking, and packaging the code. The process becomes more consistent with the help of build automation tools.

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