How to Install Apache Ant on Windows 10

Apache Ant is a Java library and command-line tool used for building software applications. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install Apache Ant on Windows 10.

Prerequisites

To install Apache Ant, you need the following prerequisites:

• Java Development Kit (JDK) installed
• Environment variables set for Java path

Step 1: Download Apache Ant

First of all, you need to download the latest version of Apache Ant from the official website. You can download Apache Ant from the following link: https://ant.apache.org/bindownload.cgi

Step 2: Extract Apache Ant

Once the download is complete, extract the downloaded file to any directory you prefer. For example, extract the file to the following directory: C:\apache-ant

Step 3: Set Environment Variables

To run Apache Ant from any directory, you need to set the environment variables. Follow the steps below to set the environment variables:

1. Right-click on the This PC icon on your desktop and select Properties.
2. From the left panel, select Advanced system settings.
3. Click on the Environment Variables button.
4. Under System Variables, click on New and enter the following information:

• Variable name: ANT_HOME
• Variable value: C:\apache-ant

5. Under System Variables, scroll down and find the Path variable and click on Edit.
6. Click on New and enter the following information:

• Variable name: ANT_HOME\bin
• Variable value: %PATH%

7. Click on OK to save the changes.

Step 4: Verify Installation

To verify your installation, open the command prompt and type the following command:

ant -version

If everything is installed correctly, you will see the version of Apache Ant you installed.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Apache Ant on Windows 10. You can now use Apache Ant to automate your builds and improve the efficiency of your software development process.

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