Ant
- Pure Java build tool, simpler and easier to use than GNU Make. Also it runs many tasks including the javac compiler inside the same VM, so it can compile a large directory tree in seconds. [Open Source, BSD-like]
- http://ant.apache.org/
Openmake - A build management tool designed to eliminate the need for XML scripting while empowering developers with the robust functionality of ANT. By OpenMake Software. [Commercial] - http://www.openmakesoftware.com/
Anthill - A tool that ensures a controlled build process and promotes the sharing of knowledge within an organization. It is compatible with version 1.3 and 1.4 of Ant. [Open Source, Urbancode Public License (Mozile-like)] - http://www.anthillpro.com/html/products/anthillos/default.html
AntForm - Form-based input for Ant scripts. Provides tasks for creating input forms, wizards and menus. Supports a variety of widgets ranging from simple text to calendar controls. - http://antforms.sourceforge.net/
Ant User Mailing LIst Archive - Archives ANT user mailing list and offers another view of the list. - http://www.ant-tasks.com
Grand - A set of tools to create a visual representation of Ant target dependencies. It works by taking an Ant build file and creating a "dot" file. It relying on the Ant API rather than XML parsing to get the dependencies. - http://www.ggtools.net/grand/
Ant-contrib project - SourceForge project for potential ant contributions. Currently consists of a C/C++ compilation task and various logical tasks. - http://sourceforge.net/projects/ant-contrib/
CruiseControl - An open-source tool to set up a continuous build process using Ant. - http://cruisecontrol.sourceforge.net/
DTD for Ant - An extensible DTD for Ant buildfiles. - http://www.sdv.fr/pages/casa/html/ant-dtd.en.html
XTask - Optional task to process XSL Transformations (XSLT). Uses XT. [Open Source] - http://www.sdv.fr/pages/casa/html/xtask.en.html