Which build tool do you prefer — Maven or Gradle?

The choice between Maven and Gradle depends on the specific project requirements and personal preferences. Maven is more conservative, uses XML configuration, which ensures predictability and standardization. Gradle, on the other hand, is more flexible and faster, using DSL in Groovy or Kotlin, which simplifies writing and maintaining complex build scripts.

If the project requires strict structure and stability, Maven may be preferable. For projects with non-standard requirements, where build speed and flexibility are important, Gradle is more suitable.

Example of a simple Gradle script:

plugins {
    id 'java'
}

group 'com.example'
version '1.0'

repositories {
    mavenCentral()
}

dependencies {
    implementation 'org.apache.commons:commons-lang3:3.12.0'
}

Thus, I prefer Gradle for its flexibility and performance, but I consider the specifics of the project.