Gradle Plugin Development

🌟 Course Headline:

Master Gradle Plugin Development: Create Structured & Maintainable Custom Extensions 🚀

Learning Path:

1. Script Plugin ✍️

   • Discover the simplicity and speed of creating useful Gradle plugins from scratch with ease.

2. Precompiled Script Plugin 🔧

   • Elevate your plugin to a new level with advanced features like structuring, testing, and debugging capabilities.

3. Binary Plugin 🏗️

   • Learn to write and package your plugin as a standalone application using the Gradle API, leveraging Java for the implementation of the Plugin interface and its apply() method.

4. Publishing 🚀

   • Get your binary plugin out into the world by publishing it to:
     • Local Maven repo (for testing purposes)
     • Private Maven Repo (ideal for enterprise use)
     • Gradle Plugin Portal (share your work with the community!)

5. Extensions 🔄

   • Make binary Gradle plugins adaptable and user-friendly through the power of extension blocks and DSL configuration.

6. Testing ✅

   • Ensure the robustness and reliability of your plugin by covering its functionality with comprehensive JUnit5 tests and functional tests using TestKit and GradleRunner.

7. Course Structure 📈

   • Each topic will be introduced with theoretical foundations, followed by practical quizzes to apply what you've learned.

• Creating and Structuring Plugins: From simple script plugins to complex binary plugins, learn the full spectrum of Gradle plugin development.

• Plugin Publishing: Understand how to make your plugin available to others, from local testing environments to global sharing platforms.

• Flexibility with Extensions: Master the art of creating flexible and user-configurable plugins using extension blocks.

• Testing Strategies: Discover best practices for testing your plugins, from unit tests with JUnit5 to functional tests with TestKit and GradleRunner.