Building a better (make|ant|maven|...)

I think this could be interesting for any developer

http://www.leosimons.com/2006/a-better-make.html

What is make
http://www.leosimons.com/2006/bettermake/what-is-make.html
What is software management
http://www.leosimons.com/2006/bettermake/software-management.html

I like last phrase from last article :
"Managing software" is not a simple task. No wonder the average programmer or system administrator has a strong caffeine addiction.