# Gradle architecture documentation

This directory contains documentation that describes Gradle's architecture and how the various pieces fit together and work.

## Architecture decision records (ADRs)

The Gradle team uses ADRs to record architectural decisions that the team has made.

See [Architecture decisions records](standards) for the list of ADRs.

    val testNameParameterName = "testName"
    val testTaskOptionsParameterName = "testTaskOptions"
    val daemon = true
    applyDefaultSettings(os, arch, buildJvm = BuildToolBuildJvm, timeout = 0)

    // Show all failed tests here, since that is what we are interested in
    failureConditions.supportTestRetry = false

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## Useful tips

### How Gradle Works

We have [a series of blog](https://blog.gradle.org/how-gradle-works-1) that explains how Gradle works.
This may help you better understand and contribute to Gradle.

### Debugging Gradle