Gradle projects often encounter memory allocation issues as they expand, impacting build speeds and leading to potential crashes. The article explores how the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) manages memory, particularly focusing on heap space, and offers guidance on adjusting JVM flags such as initial and maximum heap size to optimize memory usage. By conducting experiments with different memory settings, the article demonstrates the significant impact of adequate memory allocation on build performance, with a notable speedup observed when memory is sufficiently increased to minimize garbage collection. It highlights the importance of customizing memory settings for each project, as the ideal configuration can vary, and emphasizes the influence of these settings on selecting appropriate hardware for continuous integration (CI) builds. The article concludes with a call to experiment with memory settings on individual projects to enhance both local and CI build efficiency.