How do Gradle and Maven compare in terms of compatibility?

How do Gradle and Maven compare in terms of compatibility?

Gradle and Maven are both popular build tools for Java projects, but they have different compatibility aspects. Gradle is more flexible and can work with various languages and platforms, while Maven is more rigid but has a strong focus on Java. Are you looking for compatibility in terms of plugins, dependencies, or something else?

I'm particularly interested in plugin compatibility.

Gradle supports a wide range of plugins, including those designed for Maven. However, not all Maven plugins are directly compatible with Gradle. You might need to find Gradle equivalents or use the Gradle Maven plugin to integrate Maven projects. Do you have specific plugins in mind?

Yes, I'm using the Surefire plugin. Will it work with Gradle?

The Surefire plugin is specific to Maven, but Gradle has its own testing framework that can achieve similar results. You can use the Gradle Test task to run your tests. If you need help migrating, I can provide some examples.

That would be great! Can you show me how to set it up?

Sure! To set up testing in Gradle, you can add the following to your build.gradle file:

test {
    useJUnitPlatform()
}

This will configure Gradle to use JUnit for testing. Let me know if you need more details!