🚀 New Blog Post: "Wrapping Elephants in Snowflakes" 🐘❄️ If you're working with Gradle and Nix, this post is for you! Learn how to bridge the gap between Gradle's dynamic dependency management and Nix's sandboxed builds—without the hassle. 🛠️🔧 👉 Read the full post and discover the 2025 solution! #DevOps #NixOS #Gradle #BuildAutomation #CI #FOSS #Reproducibility

Xmas & New Year has come and gone. But with that, at YSF we released a whole set of updates to plugins. We do not see Gradle as just a tool to build your project for JVM - we see it as the best tool to orchestrate your whole pipeline. Therefore we have now a new set of updates that is compatible with 7.3.3 up to the latest release and, more importantly, also configuration cache compatible. Each of these releases come with pretty comprehensive docs. (Obviously we like MRs which will improve the docs even more). • Ivypot (2.0.1) - Helps you maintain an off-line repository for dependencies and binaries for both testing and off-line development. https://ysb33rorg.gitlab.io/gradle/ivypot-gradle-plugin • Javascript (4.0.0) - With full support for developing in Javascript with Node & NPM. It also allows people to wrap JS-based tools. It has versioned zero-install support for Node & NPM. https://ysb33rorg.gitlab.io/gradle/nodejs-gradle-plugin • Simplified JRuby (2.0.0) - Support for using JRuby GEMs and running Ruby-based tools. https://ysb33rorg.gitlab.io/gradle/simplified-jruby-gradle-plugin. • Cloud CI (5.0.0) - A very simple plugin that allow an author to configure the build differently depending on which CI the build is running. It can also be configured to run differently when no CI is detected. https://cloudci-gradle.ysb33r.org/ • Operating System (2.0.0) - Provides a single extension called

OS

which give you access to attributes of the current operating system, such as the architecture, OS type, path separator. It is really useful when you have to configure the build differntly. depending on the OS. https://ysb33rorg.gitlab.io/gradle/operatingsystem-gradle-plugin • Git Publisher (0.6.0) - We ventured into our own offering of a Git publishing plugin which simplifies pushing content to Git branches especially Gitlab Pages and Github Pages. We also ensured that it is compatible with JReleaser. https://git.ysb33r.org/ • GNU Make (2.0.1) - Our classic plugin for running

(g)make

build got a facelift. https://gnumake-gradle.ysb33r.org/ • Doxygen (2.0.0) - Documentation for native code got an upgrade too. This plugin also offers a versioned zero-install of Doxygen. https://doxygen-gradle.ysb33r.org/ • GradleTest (4.0.0) - Testing your plugins against the widest range of Gradle versions is always important. This plugins allows you to write a variety of build scripts and test them easily against a configured selection of Gradle versions. https://gradletest.ysb33r.org/ • Grolifant (5.1.0) - This is the library that helps you build awesome plugins with the widest range of Gradle releases. https://grolifant.ysb33r.org. What you can look forward to in Q1: • We'll release a big update on Terraform support when 2.0.0 comes out, BUT we are also going to support OpenTofu!. • The Javascript plugin is going to add proper support for PNPM, including zero-install support. • We are planning to update the Git plugin to run with an isolated classpath as to not clash with other plugins that uses JGit. Enjoy, and hopefully you can find some benefit from one or more of those releases.

Hi all! Google Summer of Code 2025 is confirmed, the organization applications are about to be open soon. Most likely, this year we will again participate under the umbrella of the Kotlin Foundation. We would prefer to have 1-2 projects focused on Gradle plugins or plugin developer experience. Would anyone be potentially interested in mentoring a project? Happy to discuss the potential project ideas on the #C06GU20LEC9 channel. Summary and expectations: https://community.gradle.org/events/gsoc

🚀 Exciting News for Gradle Plugin Developers! 🎉 We're thrilled to announce the release of the Maven Plugin Development Plugin v1.0 under the GradleX organization! 🌟 📦 Plugin ID:

org.gradlex.maven-plugin-development

⚡ What it does: This plugin makes developing Maven plugins with Gradle as effortless as doing so directly with Maven. Just add the right annotation to your Maven mojo, and the plugin will: ✅ Automatically generate the Maven plugin descriptor. ✅ Create a help mojo for your plugin—no extra effort required! This plugin has a rich history, originally developed under the ID

de.benediktritter.maven-plugin-development

. With its transition to GradleX, it now adheres to the same high-quality standards as all GradleX plugins. 🎯 🌟 Why v1.0 is a game changer: ✨ Completely revamped—clutter removed, unused features discarded! ✨ Fully compatible with the latest Gradle versions. ✨ Supports build caching and configuration cache for ultimate performance. Ready to streamline your Maven plugin development with Gradle? Try it out now and take your builds to the next level! 🚀 👉 Learn more and get started today! https://github.com/gradlex-org/maven-plugin-development Spread the word and share your feedback! 🙌 #GradleX #MavenPluginDevelopment #DevTools #Gradle

Shadow Gradle Plugin has been rewritten entirely in Kotlin, marking a full migration of its codebase. You can explore and try out the latest version, Feedback from the community is encouraged to improve the plugin further! https://github.com/GradleUp/shadow/releases/tag/9.0.0-beta5

🚀 New Blog Alert! 📚 Confused about 🤔 Gradle Version Catalogs vs Dependency Platforms? You're not alone! In my latest blog post, I break down: 👉 What each feature does 👉 How to define them 👉 When to use which 🔑 Key takeaway: • 📜 Version Catalogs = simplify dependency declarations • 🛠️ Platforms = align dependencies across your graph 💡 If you're an application developer looking to level up your Gradle skills, this one's for you! 📖 Read it now: https://britter.dev/blog/2025/01/24/version-catalogs-vs-platforms/

Gradle Virtual Meetup is live! https://www.meetup.com/virtual-gradle-meetup/ gradle fellow We plan to announce the first events in a few weeks, and the CFP is always open in DMs or #C03PU37T8TZ!

And the newsletter is live, too ! https://newsletter.gradle.org/2025/01

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🚀 New Blog Post Alert! 🛠️ I just published "Enabling Gradle Dependency Verification: A Practical Guide"! 🎯 🔒 Secure your software supply chain ✅ Verify dependencies with PGP signatures & checksums ⚡ Automate updates with confidence Read more on how we implemented this for the GradleX organization and why it matters! 👉 https://britter.dev/blog/2025/02/10/gradle-dependency-verification/ #Gradle #DependencyVerification #SoftwareSecurity #DevSecOps #ReproducibleBuilds

If you are in Hamburg, @Jendrik Johannes will be presenting on Java Modules System with Gradle https://www.meetup.com/devtalk-tk/events/305513967

First GSoC project ideas are live! We're looking for more potential project ideas and mentors https://gradle-community.slack.com/archives/C06GU20LEC9/p1739284220913959

Hey folks, we have released 2.0.0-alpha.1 of the IAC Gradle plugin (previously known as the Terraform plugin), but we have also added support for OpenTofu. 🕺 This is the first alpha release with many breaking changes. The major one is that we reworked it so that is purely model-driven - no need to configure any tasks, just configure the model. For those of you who use Terraform for all your infrastructure mgmt, this is a big step forward over the previous releases. And now, having added OpenTofu support, we are covering another base. If you already use this plugin suite, feel free to check out the new version and provide feedback, but make sure you read both the changelog and the upgrade guide over at https://iac-gradle.ysb33r.org. (There are some small features missing, which will be added before the final release - they are all listed over at https://gitlab.com/ysb33rOrg/gradle/terraform-gradle-plugin/-/milestones/18#tab-issues)

My talk from KCD Austria on Java CI/CD observability with a trainwreck GitHub Actions + OTel observability demo 😰 : I hope to finally connect all the bits and make the demos stable in the next versions. Gradle is fine there, but passing spans between tools could be still better

8.12.1 Release Video is live:

🚀 New Blog Post: NixOS Meets Enterprise Java – A Cautionary Tale ☕❄️ Running an enterprise Java application on NixOS sounded like a great idea—until we hit major roadblocks with Gradle support and authenticated resources. In this post, I share what went wrong, how we fixed it, and why NixOS is still the best option for managing bare metal and VM infrastructure. Read now 👉 https://britter.dev/blog/2025/02/27/nix-java-enterprise/ #NixOS #Java #Gradle #DevOps #Infrastructure #EnterpriseTech

The new Shadow plugin sites comes with version 9.0.0-beta10. https://github.com/GradleUp/shadow/releases/tag/9.0.0-beta10 https://gradleup.com/shadow/

📢 April 1st is approaching and we need moar memes, so #C072RA6G8QJ is now a default channel for new members 🙂 Bring it on

In April, we will have a webinar about Declarative Gradle! https://gradle.com/events/Declarative-Gradle-developer-first-approach-to-Gradle-builds-04-25/

Also, last call for the April webinar with @wolfs about troubleshooting Gradle and Apache Maven builds with Build Scan and Develocity https://gradle.com/events/troubleshooting-gradle-maven-builds-develocity-03-27/

🗞️ March newsletter is live! https://newsletter.gradle.org/2025/03

Learn about the state of the Configuration Cache and ongoing work towards Gradle 9 and beyond, new Develocity solution page for Gradle Build Tool, upcoming webinars, and new blogs and videos by Gradle community members.

Created a new Gradle plugin to publish to Maven Central via the new Maven Central Publishing API: https://github.com/SgtSilvio/gradle-maven-central-publishing I know that there are already some plugins out there, but many seem to be unfinished or doing more things than they should imho. This plugin does not require its own DSL configuration. If you already have the maven-publish and signing plugins configured, you only need to configure 2 Gradle properties for the Maven Central Portal credentials. The publishing tasks are named with a similar scheme than the tasks created by the maven-publish plugin:

publishToMavenCentral

and

publish<PublicationName>PublicationToMavenCentral

New video on Gradle and Nx but not Nix, specially for @Benedikt Ritter :)

Hey folks, @Paul Merlin and I will be at Android Makers in Paris later this week. If you are around and want to chat Gradle things, come see us. We will have a session on Friday at 1.45pm as well: "Des temps de build qui cassent votre rythme ? Découvrez comment les accélérer !"

Hi all! I am planning to host 1-2 Gradle plugin maintainer office hours sessions. The goal is to discuss the needs of plugin maintainers, and how we can help them (e.g. tooling, documentation, etc.). Let me know in the 🧵 if you would be interested; any topic suggestions are welcome, too! https://maintainermonth.github.com/

Release 1.1.x of CodeArtifact Gradle plugin, including support for CodeArtifact behind CloudFront for distributed teams.

The Meetup-dot-com account for Gradle Build Tool virtual community events and webinars is finally approved 🎉 If you have any upcoming events you'd like to repost, just ping me https://www.meetup.com/virtual-gradle-meetup/events/307438611/

April newsletter is live 🚀 https://newsletter.gradle.org/2025/04