.ANT File Extension

Apache Ant Build File

ANT files belong to Misc Files category. The ANT file extension indicates programs which can open the file. ANT files are used by Apache Ant, a build tool, and by Zemax, an optical software. CalcAnt...

General Information

Title ANT Build File
Extension .ant
Full Form Apache Ant Build File
File Type Build Script File
Developer Apache Software Foundation
MIME Type text/xml

File Function

Primary Function Automate builds
Additional Functions Project management, Deployment
Features Extensible, Portable

File Characteristics

Quality Structured, Readable
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Software Development Yes
Automated Testing Yes
Continuous Integration Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Script vulnerabilities
Best Practices Input validation, Script auditing

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2000
Latest Version Ant 1.10.11 (2022)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .xml, .java, .jar, .properties

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Apache Ant Free Cross-platform
Eclipse IDE Free Windows, Mac, Linux
IntelliJ IDEA Free, Paid Windows, Mac, Linux