bazel-contrib / bazel-contrib/rules_scala

Consider splitting off rules core to building and and testing scala from those that arent

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Description

We've been bit a few times on upgrade paths due to transient dependencies of rules within this repo I feel are not core to scala support.

Specifically protobuf dependencies are always hard for us to manage.

This could be remedied by keeping rules like scala library in a repo separate from aux rules like thrift, scalapb etc.

I understand this introduces a burden on maintainers but the reward for users feels worth it.

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The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by mapping the repository's rules and their transient dependencies, focusing on protobuf and the distinction between scala library support and auxiliary rules such as thrift and scalapb. Done would require an agreed maintainable split that reduces upgrade-path dependency burden.

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Assessment

Tech stack
scala
Domain
build-system
Issue type
Refactor
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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