gradle-build-performance

Analyze Gradle build scans and apply configuration patterns to optimize Android build performance.

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npx skills add https://github.com/maxrave-dev/SimpMusic --skill gradle-build-performance-maxrave-dev
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Skill: gradle-build-performance
Source: https://github.com/maxrave-dev/SimpMusic/tree/main/.claude/skills/gradle-build-performance
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/maxrave-dev/SimpMusic --skill gradle-build-performance-maxrave-dev

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses slow build times in Android and Gradle projects, helping developers and CI/CD pipelines achieve faster, more efficient builds by identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Build Scan Analysis: Guides users on how to generate and interpret Gradle Build Scans to pinpoint performance issues.
  • Optimization Techniques: Provides actionable patterns for improving build speed, including configuration cache, build cache, parallel execution, KSP migration, and more.
  • CI/CD Integration: Offers strategies for optimizing build performance in continuous integration and continuous deployment environments.
  • Use Case: A developer notices their clean build time has increased from 5 minutes to 15 minutes. They can use this Skill to generate a build scan, identify that configuration is taking too long, and apply the "Enable Configuration Cache" optimization to reduce build times.

Quick Start

Use the gradle-build-performance skill to analyze why my Android project's builds are slow.

Frequently Asked Questions about gradle-build-performance

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I reduce slow Android Gradle build times?

Reduce slow Android Gradle build times by generating a build scan to pinpoint compilation bottlenecks, then applying optimization patterns like enabling the configuration cache and parallel execution.

How does a Gradle build scan help identify performance bottlenecks?

A Gradle build scan helps identify performance bottlenecks by providing detailed insights into the Gradle lifecycle, exposing configuration issues, and highlighting specific tasks causing compilation delays.

What is the best way to optimize Gradle configuration for CI/CD pipelines?

The best way to optimize Gradle configuration for CI/CD pipelines involves enabling build cache, applying parallel execution, and migrating to KSP to resolve continuous integration performance regressions.

Can I use configuration cache to fix Android Gradle Plugin build regressions?

You can use the configuration cache to fix Android Gradle Plugin build regressions by reusing project configuration data across subsequent builds, significantly reducing overall build lifecycle execution time.

Do I need to understand the Gradle lifecycle to optimize build speed?

You need to understand the Gradle lifecycle to effectively optimize build speed, as identifying whether delays occur during configuration or execution phases directly dictates the correct optimization pattern to apply.