Multi-language support in JReleaser

Unbeknownst to many, since its first release back in 2021 JReleaser has had the option to release binaries regardless of their source language. This is because JReleaser is a release tool only, it does not build binaries for you. However it’s capable of assembling a variety of archives and distributions. And if the project happens to be Java based then you may integrate it with popular Java build tools such as Apache Maven, Apache Ant, and Gradle. The recent addition of the matrix element to the configuration DSL allows further integration of build and release steps. Projects continue to use Read More


Releases Posted in 2024

As we welcome 2025 is time to review 2024 in terms of releases. You can find reviews for previous years: 2021, 2022, 2023. 2024 saw a significant reduction in the number of releases posted, for a total of 28, compared to 42 and 59 in previous years. One of the reasons as mentioned in 2023 is that I no longer maintain as many Gradle plugins as I did in the past, but also I took an opportunity to concentrate on my well being, spend time away from the computer and enjoy the sights. Of the many lessons learned from the Read More


JReleaser 1.16.0 has been released!

JReleaser v1.16.0 has just been released! The full list of issues can be found at the v1.16.0 milestone. This release adds a new section called matrix which lets you parameterize hooks and assemblers. We’d like to thank our most recent contributors as well. Core The matrix section can be used to further parameterize hooks and assemblers, quite similarly as it’s done in GitHub Actions to run several job variations. Quite useful for projects that support cross-compilation such as Go, Rust, and Zig. Here are some examples of this feature in action using the SLSA Builder: https://github.com/aalmiray/helloworld-go-slsa https://github.com/aalmiray/helloworld-zig-slsa https://github.com/aalmiray/helloworld-rustzig-slsa Speaking of Read More


JReleaser joins Commonhaus Foundation

I’m thrilled to announce that JReleaser has joined the Commonhaus Foundation! JReleaser joins the 1st generation of projects nurtured by the foundation which include Hibernate, Jackson, OpenRewrite, JBang, and Morphia. Read the press release of the foundation’s launch here. You may be asking, "what is the Commonhaus Foundation?" In short, the Commonhaus Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the long-term sustainability of open source projects. By offering a neutral home for succession planning, a minimal governance model, and fiscal sponsorship, it aims to ensure these projects remain accessible and continue to thrive for future generations of developers and Read More


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