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Jinwoo Hwang reassigned GEODE-10462:
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Assignee: Jinwoo Hwang
> Upgrade Gradle to 7.3.3 to Enable Java 17 and Jakarta EE 9 Compatibility
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> Key: GEODE-10462
> URL: https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/GEODE-10462
> Project: Geode
> Issue Type: Improvement
> Reporter: Jinwoo Hwang
> Assignee: Jinwoo Hwang
> Priority: Major
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> As part of our strategic modernization of the build and runtime environment,
> we propose upgrading the Gradle build tool from its current version to
> {*}Gradle 7.3.3{*}. This upgrade is a foundational step toward enabling
> support for *Java 17* and {*}Jakarta EE 9{*}, both of which introduce
> significant language, performance, and API improvements.
> Gradle 7.3.3 offers compatibility with Java 17 and includes enhancements in
> dependency resolution, configuration caching, and improved support for JVM
> toolchains. These features are critical for ensuring a smooth transition to
> newer Java versions and aligning with Jakarta EE 9’s namespace changes
> ({{{}javax.*{}}} to {{{}jakarta.*{}}}), which require updated tooling and
> dependency management.
> {*}Motivation{*}:
> * {*}Java 17 Preparation{*}: Gradle 7.3.3 is one of the earliest versions
> that fully supports Java 17 features, including sealed classes, pattern
> matching, and enhanced performance optimizations.
> * {*}Jakarta EE 9 Migration{*}: Jakarta EE 9 introduces a major namespace
> shift. Gradle 7.3.3 provides better support for managing dependencies and
> plugins that are compatible with this change.
> * {*}Toolchain Support{*}: Enables use of Gradle’s JVM toolchain feature to
> explicitly define Java versions for compilation and testing, reducing
> environment inconsistencies.
> * {*}Build Performance{*}: Improved configuration caching and dependency
> resolution mechanisms help reduce build times and improve developer
> productivity.
> * {*}Security & Stability{*}: Staying current with build tools helps
> mitigate known vulnerabilities and ensures compatibility with modern CI/CD
> pipelines.
> {*}Impact{*}:
> * May require updates to existing build scripts and plugins to ensure
> compatibility.
> * Will unblock future upgrades to Java 17 and Jakarta EE 9.
> * Expected to improve build reliability and maintainability.
> {*}Acceptance Criteria{*}:
> * Gradle upgraded to 7.3.3 across all modules.
> * Build scripts validated and updated for compatibility.
> * CI pipelines updated and verified.
> * Documentation updated to reflect the new Gradle version.
> * Successful builds and test runs using Java 17 toolchain.
> {*}Additional Notes{*}:
> This upgrade is part of a broader initiative to modernize our development
> stack. Think of it as replacing the foundation before renovating the house —
> necessary, not flashy, but critical for long-term stability and scalability.
>
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