There are many ways to organise build systems for Java projects. The two most predominant are probably still Ant and Maven. Debates between the two tend to go around in circles with the balance now swinging towards maven - since IDE support has got better (particularly Eclipse). My own view is if you do not have a good architecture which is modular in nature and which separates concerns that should be separated you'll run into trouble no matter what you use. The emphasis should always be on good architecture first and foremost.
That said, I made this
short video which illustrates some of the arguments you hear from Maven-ites and Ant-ists. It is a debate between Maeve and Anthony. Maeve is arguing for Maven; Anthony is arguing for Ant. Obviously, it's impossible to cover every single argument but the video includes some of the principle ones. Get some popcorn and enjoy.
Source:
http://dublintech.blogspot.com/2011/12/ant-versus-maven.html
Ant vs. Maven: An Entertaining Look at the Arguments
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