Gradle Is Javamaxxing
7 hours ago
- #Performance
- #Gradle
- #Java
- Gradle aggressively adopts new JDKs because newer JVMs make builds faster, leaner, and easier to maintain.
- Upgrading the JDK that runs Gradle is a simple and effective performance optimization.
- JVM toolchains separate the JVM running Gradle from those compiling and testing code, allowing modern Gradle with old Java targets.
- New JDKs provide performance improvements like Compact Object Headers, Class-File API, and automatic JVM enhancements.
- Gradle plans to raise its minimum daemon JVM to Java 21 in version 10.0.0, aligning with support timelines.
- Most Gradle 9 users are already on Java 21 or higher, supporting the transition.
- Projects can still target older Java versions (e.g., Java 8) while using newer JDKs for Gradle via toolchains or --release.