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Referencing the documentation

Referencing the documentation

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Referencing the documentation

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- [Instructor] For beginners to Gradle, it is important to build the mental bridge between a build script and the relevant documentation. If not understood properly, copy pasting the code from the internet becomes the norm without actually understanding the why and how. In this video I want to point out the most fundamental portions of documentation. They can help with a deeper understanding of Gradle. Consult the user manual to start with. The user manual aims for explaining the build tool and its functionality on a conceptual level. You should read the documentation from cover to cover if possible for a broader understanding of its mechanics and capabilities. That doesn't necessarily mean that you will need to understand everything but it will help you with the basics. You can also find a hands-on practical portion in the user manual, the so-called Gradle Guides. The guides implement a tutorial style approach that help…

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