The Right Way of Using Gradle Dynamic Dependencies
Gradle's dynamic dependency mechanism can lead to issues such as unpredictable build behavior and introducing new bugs into an application. This is because the version of external libraries used by the application can change over time, making it difficult to reproduce a specific build. The use of dynamic dependencies can also cause problems for library creators, who may not be aware that their users are using outdated versions of their library. To mitigate these issues, developers should consider specifying dependency versions explicitly or using Gradle's locking feature or plugin to manage version updates and ensure deterministic builds.
Company
Vonage
Date published
Nov. 4, 2020
Author(s)
Igor Wojda
Word count
1074
Language
English
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