Shadow 9.0.0-rc1 is out! This release is a major update from the 8.3.x series. The plugin has been fully rewritten in Kotlin, bringing significant improvements to maintainability, performance, and future extensibility. It introduces many new features, enhancements, and bug fixes, and includes several breaking changes. Please review the changelog carefully and consult the [new doc site](https://gradleup.com/shadow/) before upgrading. https://github.com/GradleUp/shadow/releases/tag/9.0.0-rc1