How to optimize gradle build performance regarding build duration and RAM usage?

Question

I am currently switching from ant to gradle for my multi module web application and at the moment it seems that the current version of Gradle (M9) might be running up agains

Answer 1

In the gradle.properties file add the following line :

org.gradle.daemon=true

This will boost the build - taken from

https://www.timroes.de/2013/09/12/speed-up-gradle/