Comparison of avro plugin

Great question! Both com.github.davidmc24.gradle.plugin.avro and com.commercehub.gradle.plugin.avro are Gradle plugins used for integrating Avro schema compilation into a Java project. However, they have some key differences, and choosing the right one depends on your use case and preferences.

Comparison:

Aspect com.github.davidmc24.gradle.plugin.avro com.commercehub.gradle.plugin.avro
Latest Activity / Maintenance Actively maintained (as of my cutoff date, 2021). CommerceHub's plugin has been largely stable but less actively maintained.
Community Usage Growing popularity, newer alternative to CommerceHub's plugin. More widely used for legacy projects.
Gradle Plugin Portal Available and regularly updated. Also available, but less frequent updates.
Configuration Style Simpler, more modern Kotlin DSL support. Slightly more complex with some legacy design choices.
Features Offers a clean interface with support for advanced options (like per-task configurations). Offers similar features but may lack improvements from newer Gradle APIs.
Documentation Quality Good, with examples for both Groovy and Kotlin DSL. Good, but fewer examples in Kotlin DSL.
Compatibility Works well with newer Gradle versions (6.x+). Originally built for older Gradle versions, but still works on newer ones.
Use Case Recommended for newer projects, especially with Kotlin DSL. Better for older projects already using this plugin.

Recommendation

  • Use com.github.davidmc24.gradle.plugin.avro if:

    • You are working on a new project.
    • You prefer simpler configuration with Kotlin DSL support.
    • You want a more actively maintained and modern solution.
  • Use com.commercehub.gradle.plugin.avro if:

    • You are maintaining an older project that already uses this plugin.
    • You are working with legacy code that relies on this plugin.
    • Your team has already established tooling or automation around it.

Conclusion

In most cases, I recommend using com.github.davidmc24.gradle.plugin.avro because it is more actively maintained and easier to configure, especially if you are using Kotlin DSL. The com.commercehub plugin is still reliable, but it’s better suited for legacy projects or situations where switching plugins is not feasible.

Let me know if you have further questions!

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