You need a phd in sbt to do things like "copy the jars", or "have a second set of dependencies". The proponents of the approach that sbt takes have failed to r

You need a phd in sbt to do things like "copy the jars", or "have a second set of dependencies". The proponents of the approach that sbt takes have failed to realise that build tools have zero value whatsoever, every second spent on them is a second wasted. What you want is a good mix simplicity (yes copy paste is fine) and some basic examples to follow, and the ability to break out into script if you are doing something unusual.