Gradle controls dependencies, variants and task order in Android protection integration. Acceptance must examine the final package as well as source configuration.
Evaluation approach
Task dependencies, caching and variant selection affect outputs. Make it clear whether the security step runs for every required variant.
Application example
Verify that the production release task invokes protection and does not retrieve an unprotected package from an old cache.
Limits and considerations
A successful build alone does not prove that the security policy was applied.
Treat variants as distinct security outputs
Product flavors and build types can change protection settings. Inspect final artifacts to ensure debug behavior has not entered release packages. Include dependency and plugin versions in delivery records.
A failed protection step must not trigger automatic publication of an unprotected package. Check caches and task dependencies for incorrect artifact reuse. Retain hashes, policy versions and signing information together.
Checks and decisions
- Review the task chain
- Pin plugin versions
- Retain artifact reports
Put security integration in auditable build definitions rather than relying on a developer's local settings.
Sources
The primary references above provide the technical basis. Example workflows and evaluation suggestions are this publication’s explanations, not independent test results for a particular product.