Dear Apache Geode Community, A heartfelt thank you for the incredible support and initiative you’ve shown for Apache Geode 2.0. It’s your collective energy and commitment that keep this community vibrant and moving forward - each contribution powers the next.
As part of the Apache Geode 2.0 initiative, we’re taking important steps to modernize our build infrastructure. A new pull request, #7935, is now ready for review, and your expertise would be greatly appreciated. Why this matters: This PR focuses on migrating our build system to Gradle 7.6.6, which sets the stage for a future upgrade to Gradle 8. This is a foundational change that will help us: -Enable Future Upgrades: Prepares the codebase for Gradle 8 and beyond. -Support Java 21 and Beyond on Gradle 8: Positions Geode to adopt the latest Java features and maintain long-term compatibility. -Improve Build Stability: Leverages fixes and improvements in Gradle 7.6.6 for more reliable builds. -Enhance Developer Experience: Provides better tooling compatibility and modern build features. -Reduce Technical Debt: Aligns with current Gradle standards for maintainability. If you have time, please review the PR and share your feedback. Every review—big or small—helps us move closer to a stronger, more modern Geode. Let’s keep the momentum going! Best regards, Jinwoo Hwang (he/him/his) SAS® Research and Development http://JinwooHwang.com<http://jinwoohwang.com/>
