Gradle Build Tool's build caching feature can significantly improve your build performance by storing and reusing outputs of tasks, avoiding redundant work. In this series of courses, you'll learn the ins and outs of build caching, how it works with Develocity, and the best practices to maximize its benefits for your Gradle builds.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the core concepts of build caching and its impact on build performance.
• Learn how Gradle's build cache works and how it integrates with Develocity.
• Explore different types of build caches (local, remote) and their use cases.
• Master the configuration and optimization of build caching for your Gradle projects.
• Troubleshoot common issues and apply best practices for effective build caching.

Who Should Attend:

• Gradle developers who want to optimize build performance.
• Build engineers and DevOps professionals responsible for managing build infrastructure.
• Anyone interested in improving the efficiency and speed of their Gradle builds.

Prerequisites:

• Basic understanding of Gradle and the build process.
• Familiarity with Develocity is beneficial but not required.

Learning Path:

• Introduction to Build Caching:  Learn the fundamental concepts of build caching, its benefits, and how it works in Gradle.
• Local Build Caching:  Explore local build caching, its configuration, and how it can speed up builds on a single machine.
• Remote Build Caching:  Discover remote build caching with Develocity, its advantages, and how to set it up for your team or organization.
• Optimizing Build Cache:  Learn advanced techniques for optimizing build cache effectiveness, including cacheable tasks, cache keys, and troubleshooting.

By the end of this learning path, you'll be able to confidently implement and manage build caching in your Gradle projects, significantly reducing build times and improving developer productivity.