unblocked games Apache ANT (Another Neat Tool) is a Java-based build tool mainly used to automate software build processes. It allows developers to compile code, package binaries, run tests, and deploy applications with a high level of consistency. Unlike traditional shell scripts, ANT uses an XML-based configuration file (build.xml) which makes build instructions more portable across different platforms. Because of its flexibility and extensibility, ANT is still widely used in legacy projects and in environments where simple, scriptable automation is preferred.