Question 1

How do I add a vendor library in GradleRIO without using VS Code?

Accepted Answer

Create a 'vendordeps' folder in your project and download the JSON file from the vendor URL, or use the command './gradlew vendordep --url=<vendor url>', as per the README. This allows manual integration without the IDE.

Question 2

Is GradleRIO better than Maven for FRC projects?

Accepted Answer

GradleRIO is the official build system for FRC, offering built-in support for WPILib tools and vendor libraries, while Maven lacks these integrations. Gradle's flexibility and FRC-specific tasks make it the preferred choice for competition workflows.

Question 3

How to upgrade GradleRIO to a new version?

Accepted Answer

Edit the build.gradle file and change the plugin version to the latest from the Gradle plugin portal, as described in the upgrading section. For mid-season updates, replace the version in the plugin line directly.

Question 4

Can I use IntelliJ IDEA with GradleRIO?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but support is unofficial; you can import the build.gradle file, but CSA support isn't guaranteed at events, so be prepared to troubleshoot issues yourself, as warned in the README.

Question 5

What does offline deployment mean in GradleRIO?

Accepted Answer

Offline deployment allows building and deploying code without internet access by using cached dependencies, enabled with the '--offline' flag. This is crucial for competition environments where internet may be unreliable.

Question 6

How to change garbage collector settings in GradleRIO?

Accepted Answer

In the FRCJavaArtifact block, set 'gcType' to a value from the GarbageCollectorType enum or use 'Other' with custom jvmArgs, as detailed in the README. This allows performance tuning for Java applications.

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