What is Gradle Kotlin DSL and how do I use it?

What is Gradle Kotlin DSL and how do I use it?

Gradle Kotlin DSL is a way to write Gradle build scripts using Kotlin instead of Groovy. It offers type safety and better IDE support.

Can you show me a simple example of a Gradle Kotlin DSL build script?

Sure! Here's a basic example:

plugins {
    kotlin("jvm") version "1.5.21"
}

repositories {
    mavenCentral()
}

dependencies {
    implementation(kotlin("stdlib"))
}

What are the advantages of using Kotlin DSL over Groovy?

Kotlin DSL provides better IDE support, type safety, and improved readability, making it easier to catch errors at compile time.

How do I migrate an existing Groovy build script to Kotlin DSL?

You can start by creating a new build.gradle.kts file and gradually convert your Groovy syntax to Kotlin. There are also tools available to assist with the migration.