# News **URL:** https://discuss.gradle.org/c/news/17.md [Latest](https://discuss.gradle.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discuss.gradle.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discuss.gradle.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the News category](https://discuss.gradle.org/t/about-the-news-category/76)
**Author:** [@Rene](https://discuss.gradle.org/u/Rene)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2026, 4:52am UTC](https://discuss.gradle.org/t/about-the-news-category/76 "2026-02-27T04:52:35Z")
Any announcements around Gradle and its ecosystem. For example: New Releases of Gradle, Gradle Enterprise or Gradle Plugins Articles about Gradle Book announcements and recommendations Any other interesting news in th… --- ## [9.8.0](https://discuss.gradle.org/t/9-8-0/52217)
**Author:** [@infrastructure\_disco](https://discuss.gradle.org/u/infrastructure_disco)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 2:03pm UTC](https://discuss.gradle.org/t/9-8-0/52217 "2026-09-24T14:03:13Z")
The Gradle team is excited to announce Gradle 9.8.0. Here are the highlights of this release: This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://github.com/gradle/gradle/releases/tag/v9.8.0 --- ## [9.8.0 rc3](https://discuss.gradle.org/t/9-8-0-rc3/52213)
**Author:** [@infrastructure\_disco](https://discuss.gradle.org/u/infrastructure_disco)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 12:42pm UTC](https://discuss.gradle.org/t/9-8-0-rc3/52213 "2026-09-22T12:42:09Z")
The Gradle team is excited to announce Gradle 9.8.0 RC3. Here are the highlights of this release: This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://github.com/gradle/gradle/releases/tag/v9.8.0-RC3 --- ## [9.8.0 rc2](https://discuss.gradle.org/t/9-8-0-rc2/52210)
**Author:** [@infrastructure\_disco](https://discuss.gradle.org/u/infrastructure_disco)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 10:57pm UTC](https://discuss.gradle.org/t/9-8-0-rc2/52210 "2026-09-17T22:57:58Z")
The Gradle team is excited to announce Gradle 9.8.0 RC2. Here are the highlights of this release: This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://github.com/gradle/gradle/releases/tag/v9.8.0-RC2 --- ## [9.8.0 rc1](https://discuss.gradle.org/t/9-8-0-rc1/52201)
**Author:** [@infrastructure\_disco](https://discuss.gradle.org/u/infrastructure_disco)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 12:19pm UTC](https://discuss.gradle.org/t/9-8-0-rc1/52201 "2026-09-08T12:19:51Z")
The Gradle team is excited to announce Gradle 9.8.0 RC1. Here are the highlights of this release: This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://github.com/gradle/gradle/releases/tag/v9.8.0-RC1 --- ## [Gradle Is Going Agentic](https://discuss.gradle.org/t/gradle-is-going-agentic/52180)
**Author:** [@infrastructure\_disco](https://discuss.gradle.org/u/infrastructure_disco)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 1:12pm UTC](https://discuss.gradle.org/t/gradle-is-going-agentic/52180 "2026-08-21T13:12:49Z")
More and more of the people who run Gradle every day aren’t typing ./gradlew build themselves. They’re asking an agent to run a build, paste it the failure, then ask it to fix the thing that failed. The agent is now part… --- ## [Help us pick the first Gradle agent skills](https://discuss.gradle.org/t/help-us-pick-the-first-gradle-agent-skills/52179)
**Author:** [@Kasso](https://discuss.gradle.org/u/Kasso)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 4:28pm UTC](https://discuss.gradle.org/t/help-us-pick-the-first-gradle-agent-skills/52179 "2026-08-19T16:28:52Z")
We’re building Gradle agent skills We have five candidates, but we’d rather ship the ones you’d actually use. Vote and tell us what’s missing. 1. Run Gradle correctly (gradle-cli) Right task, right flags, version-aware … --- ## [9.7.1](https://discuss.gradle.org/t/9-7-1/52178)
**Author:** [@infrastructure\_disco](https://discuss.gradle.org/u/infrastructure_disco)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 2:30pm UTC](https://discuss.gradle.org/t/9-7-1/52178 "2026-08-19T14:30:37Z")
The Gradle team is excited to announce Gradle 9.7.1. This is a patch release for 9.7.0. We recommend using 9.7.1 instead of 9.7.0. This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://github.com/gradl… --- ## [9.7.0](https://discuss.gradle.org/t/9-7-0/52164)
**Author:** [@infrastructure\_disco](https://discuss.gradle.org/u/infrastructure_disco)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 2:28pm UTC](https://discuss.gradle.org/t/9-7-0/52164 "2026-08-06T14:28:24Z")
The Gradle team is excited to announce Gradle 9.7.0. Here are the highlights of this release: This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://github.com/gradle/gradle/releases/tag/v9.7.0 --- ## [9.7.0 rc3](https://discuss.gradle.org/t/9-7-0-rc3/52163)
**Author:** [@infrastructure\_disco](https://discuss.gradle.org/u/infrastructure_disco)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 4:09pm UTC](https://discuss.gradle.org/t/9-7-0-rc3/52163 "2026-08-04T16:09:03Z")
The Gradle team is excited to announce Gradle 9.7.0 RC3. Here are the highlights of this release: This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://github.com/gradle/gradle/releases/tag/v9.7.0-RC3 --- ## [9.7.0 rc2](https://discuss.gradle.org/t/9-7-0-rc2/52159)
**Author:** [@infrastructure\_disco](https://discuss.gradle.org/u/infrastructure_disco)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 8:12am UTC](https://discuss.gradle.org/t/9-7-0-rc2/52159 "2026-07-31T08:12:33Z")
The Gradle team is excited to announce Gradle 9.7.0 RC2. Here are the highlights of this release: This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://github.com/gradle/gradle/releases/tag/v9.7.0-RC2 --- ## [9.7.0 rc1](https://discuss.gradle.org/t/9-7-0-rc1/52133)
**Author:** [@infrastructure\_disco](https://discuss.gradle.org/u/infrastructure_disco)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 3:18pm UTC](https://discuss.gradle.org/t/9-7-0-rc1/52133 "2026-07-17T15:18:08Z")
The Gradle team is excited to announce Gradle 9.7.0 RC1. Here are the highlights of this release: This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://github.com/gradle/gradle/releases/tag/v9.7.0-RC1 --- ## [Mob app code in flutter with vs code exited](https://discuss.gradle.org/t/mob-app-code-in-flutter-with-vs-code-exited/52121)
**Author:** [@mavtcr](https://discuss.gradle.org/u/mavtcr)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 10:10am UTC](https://discuss.gradle.org/t/mob-app-code-in-flutter-with-vs-code-exited/52121 "2026-07-13T10:10:22Z")
I am studying mob app development.I created some basic examples using flutter and vs code.At first it worked well.Later it exited with the error message-Gradle task assembleDebug failed with exit code 1 Please help me t… --- ## [9.6.1](https://discuss.gradle.org/t/9-6-1/52110)
**Author:** [@infrastructure\_disco](https://discuss.gradle.org/u/infrastructure_disco)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2026, 2:41pm UTC](https://discuss.gradle.org/t/9-6-1/52110 "2026-06-26T14:41:36Z")
The Gradle team is excited to announce Gradle 9.6.1. Here are the highlights of this release: This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://github.com/gradle/gradle/releases/tag/v9.6.1 --- ## [9.6.0](https://discuss.gradle.org/t/9-6-0/52099)
**Author:** [@infrastructure\_disco](https://discuss.gradle.org/u/infrastructure_disco)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2026, 11:33pm UTC](https://discuss.gradle.org/t/9-6-0/52099 "2026-06-18T23:33:01Z")
The Gradle team is excited to announce Gradle 9.6.0. Here are the highlights of this release: This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://github.com/gradle/gradle/releases/tag/v9.6.0 --- ## [9.6.0 rc3](https://discuss.gradle.org/t/9-6-0-rc3/52094)
**Author:** [@infrastructure\_disco](https://discuss.gradle.org/u/infrastructure_disco)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 3:42pm UTC](https://discuss.gradle.org/t/9-6-0-rc3/52094 "2026-06-16T15:42:34Z")
The Gradle team is excited to announce Gradle 9.6.0 RC3. Here are the highlights of this release: This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://github.com/gradle/gradle/releases/tag/v9.6.0-RC3 --- ## [9.6.0 rc2](https://discuss.gradle.org/t/9-6-0-rc2/52082)
**Author:** [@infrastructure\_disco](https://discuss.gradle.org/u/infrastructure_disco)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2026, 12:15pm UTC](https://discuss.gradle.org/t/9-6-0-rc2/52082 "2026-06-11T12:15:47Z")
The Gradle team is excited to announce Gradle 9.6.0 RC2. Here are the highlights of this release: This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://github.com/gradle/gradle/releases/tag/v9.6.0-RC2 --- ## [The (Petty) Reason We Didn't End Up Using jj](https://discuss.gradle.org/t/the-petty-reason-we-didnt-end-up-using-jj/52071)
**Author:** [@infrastructure\_disco](https://discuss.gradle.org/u/infrastructure_disco)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 10:00am UTC](https://discuss.gradle.org/t/the-petty-reason-we-didnt-end-up-using-jj/52071 "2026-06-03T10:00:38Z")
Jujutsu (jj) has been picking up steam as a Git-compatible version control system. This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://blog.gradle.org/the-petty-reason-we-didnt-end-up-using-jj-at-gra… --- ## [9.6.0 rc1](https://discuss.gradle.org/t/9-6-0-rc1/52066)
**Author:** [@infrastructure\_disco](https://discuss.gradle.org/u/infrastructure_disco)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 12:18pm UTC](https://discuss.gradle.org/t/9-6-0-rc1/52066 "2026-05-28T12:18:06Z")
The Gradle team is excited to announce Gradle 9.6.0 RC1. Here are the highlights of this release: This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://github.com/gradle/gradle/releases/tag/v9.6.0-RC1 --- ## [9.5.1](https://discuss.gradle.org/t/9-5-1/52042)
**Author:** [@infrastructure\_disco](https://discuss.gradle.org/u/infrastructure_disco)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2026, 1:33pm UTC](https://discuss.gradle.org/t/9-5-1/52042 "2026-05-12T13:33:02Z")
The Gradle team is excited to announce Gradle 9.5.1. Here are the highlights of this release: This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://github.com/gradle/gradle/releases/tag/v9.5.1 --- ## [8.14.5](https://discuss.gradle.org/t/8-14-5/52038)
**Author:** [@infrastructure\_disco](https://discuss.gradle.org/u/infrastructure_disco)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2026, 11:16am UTC](https://discuss.gradle.org/t/8-14-5/52038 "2026-05-07T11:16:30Z")
The Gradle team is excited to announce Gradle 8.14.5. Here are the highlights of this release: This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://github.com/gradle/gradle/releases/tag/v8.14.5 --- ## [Upcoming change: Gradle Forums moving to unified Gradle identity](https://discuss.gradle.org/t/upcoming-change-gradle-forums-moving-to-unified-gradle-identity/52027)
**Author:** [@vchesnokov](https://discuss.gradle.org/u/vchesnokov)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 9:37am UTC](https://discuss.gradle.org/t/upcoming-change-gradle-forums-moving-to-unified-gradle-identity/52027 "2026-04-30T09:37:01Z")
We’re updating how authentication works on the Gradle Forums. What’s changing Historically, forum accounts have been tied to Plugin Portal authentication. We are now migrating to a unified Gradle Identity, powered by Aut… --- ## [9.5.0](https://discuss.gradle.org/t/9-5-0/52029)
**Author:** [@infrastructure\_disco](https://discuss.gradle.org/u/infrastructure_disco)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2026, 12:19pm UTC](https://discuss.gradle.org/t/9-5-0/52029 "2026-04-28T12:19:32Z")
The Gradle team is excited to announce Gradle 9.5.0. Here are the highlights of this release: This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://github.com/gradle/gradle/releases/tag/v9.5.0 --- ## [9.5.0 rc4](https://discuss.gradle.org/t/9-5-0-rc4/52022)
**Author:** [@infrastructure\_disco](https://discuss.gradle.org/u/infrastructure_disco)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2026, 1:59pm UTC](https://discuss.gradle.org/t/9-5-0-rc4/52022 "2026-04-23T13:59:22Z")
The Gradle team is excited to announce Gradle 9.5.0 RC4. Here are the highlights of this release: This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://github.com/gradle/gradle/releases/tag/v9.5.0-RC4 --- ## [9.5.0 rc3](https://discuss.gradle.org/t/9-5-0-rc3/52017)
**Author:** [@infrastructure\_disco](https://discuss.gradle.org/u/infrastructure_disco)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2026, 12:37pm UTC](https://discuss.gradle.org/t/9-5-0-rc3/52017 "2026-04-17T12:37:43Z")
The Gradle team is excited to announce Gradle 9.5.0 RC3. Here are the highlights of this release: This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://github.com/gradle/gradle/releases/tag/v9.5.0-RC3 --- ## [9.5.0 rc2](https://discuss.gradle.org/t/9-5-0-rc2/52013)
**Author:** [@infrastructure\_disco](https://discuss.gradle.org/u/infrastructure_disco)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2026, 1:58pm UTC](https://discuss.gradle.org/t/9-5-0-rc2/52013 "2026-04-09T13:58:04Z")
The Gradle team is excited to announce Gradle 9.5.0 RC2. Here are the highlights of this release: This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://github.com/gradle/gradle/releases/tag/v9.5.0-RC2 --- ## [Choice, Clarity, and the Future of Caching in Gradle Actions](https://discuss.gradle.org/t/choice-clarity-and-the-future-of-caching-in-gradle-actions/52009)
**Author:** [@infrastructure\_disco](https://discuss.gradle.org/u/infrastructure_disco)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2026, 2:26pm UTC](https://discuss.gradle.org/t/choice-clarity-and-the-future-of-caching-in-gradle-actions/52009 "2026-04-08T14:26:27Z")
Since the release of gradle/actions v6, we’ve been listening closely to the feedback from the community. It’s clear that while we were focused on building the next generation of caching for Gradle, we missed the mark on … --- ## [GitHub Actions for Gradle v6: What's Changing and Why](https://discuss.gradle.org/t/github-actions-for-gradle-v6-whats-changing-and-why/51989)
**Author:** [@infrastructure\_disco](https://discuss.gradle.org/u/infrastructure_disco)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2026, 9:33pm UTC](https://discuss.gradle.org/t/github-actions-for-gradle-v6-whats-changing-and-why/51989 "2026-04-02T21:33:10Z")
UPDATE: We published a follow-up to this post — Choice, Clarity, and the Future of Caching in Gradle Actions This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://blog.gradle.org/github-actions-for-gra… --- ## [9.5.0 rc1](https://discuss.gradle.org/t/9-5-0-rc1/52000)
**Author:** [@infrastructure\_disco](https://discuss.gradle.org/u/infrastructure_disco)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2026, 12:25pm UTC](https://discuss.gradle.org/t/9-5-0-rc1/52000 "2026-03-30T12:25:20Z")
The Gradle team is excited to announce Gradle 9.5.0 RC1. Here are the highlights of this release: This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://github.com/gradle/gradle/releases/tag/v9.5.0-RC1 --- ## [9.4.1](https://discuss.gradle.org/t/9-4-1/51988)
**Author:** [@infrastructure\_disco](https://discuss.gradle.org/u/infrastructure_disco)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2026, 9:04am UTC](https://discuss.gradle.org/t/9-4-1/51988 "2026-03-19T09:04:51Z")
The Gradle team is excited to announce Gradle 9.4.1. Here are the highlights of this release: This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://github.com/gradle/gradle/releases/tag/v9.4.1 [Next page](https://discuss.gradle.org/c/news/17.md?page=1)