Worked on the gradle/gradle repository to deliver a targeted dependency upgrade, updating the Develocity Gradle plugin from version 4.2 to 4.2.1 across multiple configuration files. This change ensured the project leveraged the latest stable release, incorporating upstream bug fixes and minor improvements while maintaining consistent build configuration across all modules. The work involved careful plugin management and build automation using Gradle, with updates implemented in Groovy, Java, and Kotlin. By aligning dependencies and preventing configuration drift, the contribution supported ongoing project stability and maintainability, with all changes traceable through a dedicated commit for transparency and future reference.