Visualizing Ant build scripts using Ant Explorer

Ant build scripts can be easily visualized using yWorks Ant Explorer. It provides a clear presentation of both the targets and their dependencies along with the used properties. It also allows us to visualize the run of Ant build scripts. Its stand alone version can be installed locally which provides the analysis and execution of local Ant scripts without the need for additional software. It can also be easily integrated with other IDEs like Eclipse and NetBeans using the available plugins.

Advantages of Ant Explorer

• supports Ant
• the de-facto build tool standard
• provides powerful integration into popular IDEs
• helps identifying complex dependencies
• presents properties
• visualizes Ant build script runs
• integrates transparently integrates transparently