Introduction

Gradle is a powerful build automation tool that is used primarily for Java projects but also supports other programming languages. It provides flexibility and performance for managing complex builds. This guide will walk you through the installation of Gradle on Ubuntu 22.04, which can be effectively hosted on a Windows VPS UK for enhanced development capabilities.

Prerequisites

• An Ubuntu 22.04 server with root access
• Basic knowledge of Linux commands
• Java Development Kit (JDK) installed on your server

Step 1: Update Your System

Start by updating your package index and upgrading existing packages:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

Step 2: Install Java JDK

If you don’t have Java installed, you can install OpenJDK with the following command:

sudo apt install openjdk-11-jdk -y

Verify the installation by checking the Java version:

java -version

Step 3: Install Gradle

To install Gradle, you can download it directly from the official website. First, navigate to the /opt directory:

cd /opt

Then download the latest Gradle release:

sudo wget https://services.gradle.org/distributions/gradle-8.3-bin.zip

Unzip the downloaded file:

sudo unzip gradle-8.3-bin.zip

Rename the extracted folder for easier access:

sudo mv gradle-8.3 gradle

Step 4: Set Environment Variables

To use Gradle easily from the command line, set the necessary environment variables. Open your .bashrc file:

nano ~/.bashrc

At the end of the file, add the following lines:

export GRADLE_HOME=/opt/gradle
export PATH=${PATH}:${GRADLE_HOME}/bin

Save the changes and apply them:

source ~/.bashrc

Step 5: Verify Gradle Installation

Check the Gradle installation by running:

gradle -v

This command should display the Gradle version along with the Java version being used.

Step 6: Conclusion

You have successfully installed the Gradle build automation tool on Ubuntu 22.04, providing a powerful environment for managing your Java projects. This setup can greatly benefit from being hosted on a Windows VPS. For further options, explore various VPS UK Windows solutions, including Windows Virtual Private Server Hosting and Windows VPS Hosting UK for optimal performance in your development tasks.