# Part 7: Using Gradle’s Reference Materials

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Learn about the references you will need as you work with Gradle.

In this section you will:

- Learn about References

- Finish the Tutorial

## Before you begin

1. You initialized your Java app in part 1.

2. You ran several tasks in part 2.

3. You learned about dependency management in part 3.

4. You applied a plugin to your app in part 4.

5. You learned about incremental builds in part 5.

6. You turned on the local cache in part 6.

## Step 1. Gradle References

To work with Gradle, the following references are useful:

- Gradle API Javadocs

- Gradle’s Groovy DSL

- Gradle’s Kotlin DSL

To find plugins:

- Gradle Core Plugins

- Gradle Plugin Portal

To view all Gradle releases:

- Gradle Releases

- Release Notes

For Gradle support:

- Gradle Forum

- Gradle Slack Channel

- Free Gradle Training

## Step 2. Next steps

If you haven’t read the Learning the Basics section yet, we recommend starting there to build a solid foundation.

Already comfortable with the basics? Great — you’re ready to move on to the more advanced concepts next.

Next Step: Authoring Gradle Builds >>