# 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.
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