## Summary
- Add a scheduled GitHub Actions workflow that checks for the latest
stable Gradle release.
- Update the Gradle wrapper and pinned Gradle Docker build images
automatically.
- Open an automated pull request when an update is available.
- Update the developer prerequisites to Node.js 22+ and Gradle 9.0+.
## Details
The workflow runs every Monday at 03:00 UTC and can also be triggered
manually. It:
1. Resolves the latest stable Gradle version.
2. Finds the matching `gradle:<version>-jdk25` Docker image digest.
3. Updates the Gradle wrapper and Dockerfiles.
4. Verifies the resolved wrapper version and checks the resulting diff.
5. Creates or updates an automated dependency pull request.
The current wrapper and Docker image changes are included as the initial
update generated by this workflow.
## Testing
- Verified the generated changes with `git diff --check`.
- The workflow validates the wrapper version before opening the
automated pull request.
# Description of Changes
This change upgrades the project from Gradle **9.6.0** to **9.6.1**
across all build environments to keep the toolchain consistent and
aligned.
### What was changed
- Updated the Gradle Wrapper to **9.6.1**.
- Updated all GitHub Actions workflows using
`gradle/actions/setup-gradle` to install Gradle **9.6.1**.
- Updated all Docker build stages to use the `gradle:9.6.1-jdk25` image
with the corresponding pinned image digest.
- Regenerated the Windows Gradle wrapper script, resulting in minor
comment updates (`Gradle` → `gradlew`).
### Why the change was made
- Keep the project up to date with the latest Gradle patch release.
- Ensure all local, CI, and Docker build environments use the same
Gradle version.
- Benefit from the latest bug fixes and maintenance improvements
included in Gradle 9.6.1.
---
## Checklist
### General
- [ ] I have read the [Contribution
Guidelines](https://github.com/Stirling-Tools/Stirling-PDF/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md)
- [ ] I have read the [Stirling-PDF Developer
Guide](https://github.com/Stirling-Tools/Stirling-PDF/blob/main/DeveloperGuide.md)
(if applicable)
- [ ] I have read the [How to add new languages to
Stirling-PDF](https://github.com/Stirling-Tools/Stirling-PDF/blob/main/devGuide/HowToAddNewLanguage.md)
(if applicable)
- [ ] I have performed a self-review of my own code
- [ ] My changes generate no new warnings
### Documentation
- [ ] I have updated relevant docs on [Stirling-PDF's doc
repo](https://github.com/Stirling-Tools/Stirling-Tools.github.io/blob/main/docs/)
(if functionality has heavily changed)
- [ ] I have read the section [Add New Translation
Tags](https://github.com/Stirling-Tools/Stirling-PDF/blob/main/devGuide/HowToAddNewLanguage.md#add-new-translation-tags)
(for new translation tags only)
### Translations (if applicable)
- [ ] I ran
[`scripts/counter_translation.py`](https://github.com/Stirling-Tools/Stirling-PDF/blob/main/docs/counter_translation.md)
### UI Changes (if applicable)
- [ ] Screenshots or videos demonstrating the UI changes are attached
(e.g., as comments or direct attachments in the PR)
### Testing (if applicable)
- [ ] I have run `task check` to verify linters, typechecks, and tests
pass
- [ ] I have tested my changes locally. Refer to the [Testing
Guide](https://github.com/Stirling-Tools/Stirling-PDF/blob/main/DeveloperGuide.md#7-testing)
for more details.
# Description of Changes
## What was changed
- Updated all GitHub Actions workflows using Gradle from older versions
(9.3.1 and 9.5.1) to Gradle 9.6.0.
- Updated the Gradle Wrapper distribution URL to use Gradle 9.6.0.
- Updated all Gradle-based Docker build stages to use the
`gradle:9.6.0-jdk25` image and corresponding image digest.
- Aligned CI, Docker, and local development environments on the same
Gradle version.
- Included the regenerated `gradlew` script changes produced by the
Gradle wrapper update process.
## Why the change was made
- Ensures consistent Gradle versions across local development, CI
workflows, and Docker builds.
- Takes advantage of the latest Gradle 9.6.0 improvements, fixes, and
compatibility updates.
- Reduces the risk of version mismatches causing build or deployment
inconsistencies.
- Simplifies maintenance by standardizing the build toolchain throughout
the repository.
---
## Checklist
### General
- [ ] I have read the [Contribution
Guidelines](https://github.com/Stirling-Tools/Stirling-PDF/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md)
- [ ] I have read the [Stirling-PDF Developer
Guide](https://github.com/Stirling-Tools/Stirling-PDF/blob/main/DeveloperGuide.md)
(if applicable)
- [ ] I have read the [How to add new languages to
Stirling-PDF](https://github.com/Stirling-Tools/Stirling-PDF/blob/main/devGuide/HowToAddNewLanguage.md)
(if applicable)
- [ ] I have performed a self-review of my own code
- [ ] My changes generate no new warnings
### Documentation
- [ ] I have updated relevant docs on [Stirling-PDF's doc
repo](https://github.com/Stirling-Tools/Stirling-Tools.github.io/blob/main/docs/)
(if functionality has heavily changed)
- [ ] I have read the section [Add New Translation
Tags](https://github.com/Stirling-Tools/Stirling-PDF/blob/main/devGuide/HowToAddNewLanguage.md#add-new-translation-tags)
(for new translation tags only)
### Translations (if applicable)
- [ ] I ran
[`scripts/counter_translation.py`](https://github.com/Stirling-Tools/Stirling-PDF/blob/main/docs/counter_translation.md)
### UI Changes (if applicable)
- [ ] Screenshots or videos demonstrating the UI changes are attached
(e.g., as comments or direct attachments in the PR)
### Testing (if applicable)
- [ ] I have run `task check` to verify linters, typechecks, and tests
pass
- [ ] I have tested my changes locally. Refer to the [Testing
Guide](https://github.com/Stirling-Tools/Stirling-PDF/blob/main/DeveloperGuide.md#7-testing)
for more details.
# Description of Changes
This pull request upgrades the Gradle build system from version 8.12 to
8.14 across the Stirling-PDF project to enhance build stability,
compatibility, and performance. The changes include:
- **What was changed**:
- Updated the Gradle wrapper version in
`gradle/wrapper/gradle-wrapper.properties` from `8.12` to `8.14`.
- Modified the `tasks.wrapper` configuration in `build.gradle` to
specify `gradleVersion = "8.14"`.
- Updated Gradle version references in GitHub Actions workflows
(`multiOSReleases.yml`, `push-docker.yml`, `releaseArtifacts.yml`) from
`8.12` to `8.14` to ensure consistent CI/CD builds.
- **Why the change was made**:
- Gradle 8.14 includes bug fixes, performance improvements, and enhanced
compatibility with newer JDK versions (e.g., Java 17 and 21, as
supported by Stirling-PDF).
- Ensures alignment with the latest Gradle features and security
patches, reducing potential build issues in development and CI/CD
environments.
- Supports the project's recommendation to use newer JDK versions (e.g.,
Java 21) and improves integration with the Foojay Toolchains Plugin.
- **Challenges encountered**:
- Verified compatibility of Gradle 8.14 with existing plugins (e.g.,
`org.springframework.boot`, `org.sonarqube`, `com.diffplug.spotless`) to
ensure no breaking changes.
- Tested CI/CD workflows to confirm that the updated Gradle version does
not introduce failures in build, test, or deployment pipelines.
- Ensured the Gradle wrapper distribution URL is correctly updated to
avoid download issues.
---
## Checklist
### General
- [x] I have read the [Contribution
Guidelines](https://github.com/Stirling-Tools/Stirling-PDF/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md)
- [x] I have read the [Stirling-PDF Developer
Guide](https://github.com/Stirling-Tools/Stirling-PDF/blob/main/DeveloperGuide.md)
(if applicable)
- [ ] I have read the [How to add new languages to
Stirling-PDF](https://github.com/Stirling-Tools/Stirling-PDF/blob/main/HowToAddNewLanguage.md)
(if applicable)
- [x] I have performed a self-review of my own code
- [x] My changes generate no new warnings
### Documentation
- [ ] I have updated relevant docs on [Stirling-PDF's doc
repo](https://github.com/Stirling-Tools/Stirling-Tools.github.io/blob/main/docs/)
(if functionality has heavily changed)
- [ ] I have read the section [Add New Translation
Tags](https://github.com/Stirling-Tools/Stirling-PDF/blob/main/HowToAddNewLanguage.md#add-new-translation-tags)
(for new translation tags only)
### UI Changes (if applicable)
- [ ] Screenshots or videos demonstrating the UI changes are attached
(e.g., as comments or direct attachments in the PR)
### Testing (if applicable)
- [x] I have tested my changes locally. Refer to the [Testing
Guide](https://github.com/Stirling-Tools/Stirling-PDF/blob/main/DeveloperGuide.md#6-testing)
for more details.
