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Date Published
Author
Emily Xiong
Word count
1093
Language
English
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None

Summary

Nx, a build system with advanced CI capabilities, now supports Gradle through the new @nx/gradle plugin, allowing Gradle tasks to be managed within an Nx workspace. This integration is particularly beneficial for managing monorepos with mixed technology stacks, such as those containing both Gradle and JavaScript libraries. The plugin enhances build processes by caching task results, distributing task execution across multiple machines, and selectively running tasks affected by specific changes. Users can also visualize project dependencies and manage tasks via the Nx Console, a graphical interface available for various IDEs. Setting up Nx in a Gradle workspace involves a simple command that creates necessary configuration files, and once established, tasks can be run using Nx commands instead of standard Gradle commands. The plugin is experimental, and users are encouraged to report issues on GitHub as they explore the capabilities of the Nx system for optimizing continuous integration workflows.