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Provide a settings plugin or version catalog for managing Gradle plugin versions

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Description

When using Gradle, it's difficult to keep the version of a build plugin such as org.hibernate.orm or org.graalvm.buildtools.native up-to-date and/or aligned with other dependencies from the same project. We could make this easier by offering some "plugin management" for Gradle builds. This could be delivered either in the form of a settings plugin or a published version catalog.

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The issue names Gradle builds and proposes either a settings plugin or a published version catalog for managing plugin versions. No repository files, tests, or entry points are identified, so first inspect the repository's Gradle configuration and existing dependency-management approach. Done means one supported solution is designed, implemented, published or wired into builds, and documented with coverage for aligned plugin versions.

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Assessment

Tech stack
java
Domain
build-system
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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