February 2026 (2026-02) — Gradle repository gradle/gradle. Key operational focus: improving diagnostics and developer experience in Java builds through targeted bug fixes. What was delivered: - Bug fix: Restore line information in Java compile error messages for builds using Java 8 and annotation processors. This restores precise line references in compiler errors, enabling faster debugging and issue resolution. Commit: 8def696a8b2ac789acd3ea15f17da7afef8de86c (Restore line info for compile errors with Java 8 + annotation processors). Signed-off-by: Markus Gaisbauer. Top 3-5 achievements: 1) Restored line information in compile errors for Java 8 + annotation processors in gradle/gradle (commit 8def696a8b2ac789acd3ea15f17da7afef8de86c). 2) Improved debugging experience by providing precise line references in compiler error messages. 3) Strengthened build diagnostics for Java-based Gradle projects, aligning with Java 8 compatibility and annotation processing support. Impact and accomplishments: - Business value: Reduced time to diagnose and fix compile-time errors, leading to faster issue resolution and smoother developer onboarding for Gradle users. - Technical value: More reliable error reporting, easier tracebacks, and better maintainability of Java builds within Gradle. Technologies/skills demonstrated: - Java 8, annotation processors, Gradle compile error reporting - Debugging diagnostics, changelog traceability, code hygiene, and contribution workflow (Signed-off-by)