How can I create custom Gradle plugins?

How can I create custom Gradle plugins?

Creating custom Gradle plugins involves defining a new class that extends either Plugin<Project> or Plugin<Settings>. You then implement the apply method to define the plugin's behavior.

What are the best practices for structuring a Gradle plugin?

Best practices include organizing your code into separate classes, using the buildSrc directory for plugin code, and writing tests for your plugin.

Can you show me an example of a simple Gradle plugin?

Sure! Here's a simple example:

class MyPlugin implements Plugin<Project> {
    @Override
    void apply(Project project) {
        project.task('hello') {
            doLast {
                println 'Hello from MyPlugin!'
            }
        }
    }
}

How do I publish my Gradle plugin to the Gradle Plugin Portal?

To publish your plugin, you need to apply the maven-publish plugin, configure your publishing block, and then run gradle publish.