Declarative Gradle

Gradle is introducing Declarative Gradle, an experimental project aimed at creating a fully declarative build language that separates software definition (what to build) from build logic (how to build it). The initiative introduces a restricted DSL that disallows arbitrary imperative code in build scripts, enforcing best practices and enabling better IDE support. Gradle, Google, and JetBrains are collaborating on this effort, with a focus on Android and Kotlin Multiplatform ecosystems. The restricted DSL will coexist with existing Groovy and Kotlin DSL, allowing incremental migration. Key benefits include clearer build scripts for developers, improved IDE tooling (including potential UI editors), and faster IDE sync performance.