when using the kotlin gradle dsl is it finally possible to make versions like used here global so i ...

# gradle

[thana]

when using the kotlin gradle dsl is it finally possible to make versions like used here global so i dont have to change 423852311 occurances of them on an update?

plugins {
    kotlin("multiplatform") version "1.3.41"
}

[Dominaezzz]

You can use buildSrc or buildscript.

[thana]

i mean are there less limitations when using the kotlin dsl over the original groovy?

[gildor]

it’s still limited

[gildor]

It will be finally fixed in 5.6 by introduction settings.gradle plugins version API

[gildor]

https://docs.gradle.org/5.6-rc-1/release-notes.html#improved-plugin-management

[gildor]

Also, are you talking about kotlin plugin version or in general? Because Kotlin plugin version is enough, you can omit version of dependencies

[gildor]

https://kotlinlang.org/docs/reference/using-gradle.html#configuring-dependencies

[thana]

no, unfortunately we are also using other plugins. in general version management isn't fun with gradle, i think. but good to know, that at least for kotlin related dependencies it can be easier 🙂

[gildor]

with buildSrc is a lot easier, you can share versions even for plugins now

[thana]

ight i will have a look 🙂

[thana]

thank you!