bazel-contrib / bazel-contrib/rules_jvm_external

Specify JVM Repository in WORKSPACE

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Description

Would be useful to prevent users from having to install a JVM when contributing -- and to use a standard JVM version (as opposed to what is installed on their box). The main bazel repo does something like this.

Contributor guide

Open the contributing guide

Research direction

Start with WORKSPACE and compare the main Bazel repository's JVM repository setup, as suggested in the issue. Determine how rules_jvm_external can provide a standard JVM without requiring a local installation; done means contributors can use the declared JVM version through the repository configuration.

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Assessment

Tech stack
java
Domain
build-system
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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