Maven vs Ant
Maven | ANT |
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Maven uses a more declarative approach means you have to define in the Maven POM file(pom.xml). | Ant uses an imperative approach means you have to specify in the Ant build file(build.xml) what actions Ant should take. |
Maven has default directory layout. | Ant has no default directory layout. |
Maven has Build Life Cycles, Phases and Goals. | Ant has no life cycle. |
Maven is a framework. | Ant is a tool. |
Maven build is a reusable as a plug in | Ant build file not reusable |
Maven is a more than build tool like project management, dependency resolving etc. | Ant is a build tool |
Maven is more preferable because of its flexibility and re-usability | Ant is less preferable |