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Commit ddaf798c16fc437fc284d96255319265a465b0ef in geode's branch
refs/heads/develop from Jinwoo Hwang
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GEODE-10462: Upgrade Gradle to 7.3.3 for Java 17 and Jakarta EE 9 Compatibility
(#7927)
Upgraded the Gradle build system to version 7.3.3 to enable support for Java 17
and Jakarta EE 9. This change ensures compatibility with modern Java features
and aligns the build infrastructure with current Jakarta EE standards.
The upgrade improves overall build stability across supported platforms. It
also lays the groundwork for future enhancements involving newer JVM and EE
specifications.
> Upgrade Gradle to 7.3.3 to Enable Java 17 and Jakarta EE 9 Compatibility
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> 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
> Labels: pull-request-available
>
> 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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