Mill: A Modern Build Tool for Java, Scala, and Kotlin
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Summary
Mill is a build tool aimed at improving the traditional JVM build tools by offering object-oriented builds that reduce the learning curve and leverage the Java platform's performance and usability. It provides an alternative to the sluggish and confusing build tools in the JVM ecosystem.
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For more discussion on the motivation behind the project, see Why Use Mill?
Article URL: https://mill-build.org/mill/index.html
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44583565
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