JetBrains

Kotlin 2.1.0 has been released, featuring new language capabilities in preview, updates to the K2 compiler, improvements in Kotlin Multiplatform, Kotlin/Native, and Kotlin/Wasm, as well as enhanced compatibility with newer versions of Gradle. The release also includes a livestream for further insights and a detailed migration guide.

Kotlin 2.1.0 Released

Baeldung

Learn how to change the JVM version used by Gradle in IntelliJ IDEA. The guide covers locating the current JVM settings via menu navigation or keyboard shortcuts, updating the JVM version for Gradle operations, and the implications of these changes, including reindexing and synchronization of IDE features. Note that this setting only affects Gradle builds within IntelliJ and not from the command line or other IDEs.

Setting the Gradle JVM in IntelliJ IDEA

Code with Andrea

A script is provided to update essential Android project settings, fixing common Gradle and build errors by updating Gradle, Java, NDK, Min SDK, and Target SDK versions. To use, download the script, add execution access, tweak versions if needed, and run it from the root of your Flutter project. Note that it may not work on older Android projects, for which recreating with the Flutter CLI is recommended.

Script to Update the Android Project Settings

A build automation tool used for managing dependencies and building, testing, and deploying software projects. Readers can learn about Gradle's features, including declarative build scripts, dependency management, and plugins, as well as its integration with Java, Kotlin, and Android development tools.

Best of Gradle — November 2024