25.0.8 Release Prep (#1372)

* build.gradle modifications on release notes

* Version changes and change note updates corresponding to 25.0.8 fix release

* Updated change notes

* Version change and other supporting 25.0.8 release

Author: dessina-devasia

README.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 # Liberty Tools for IntelliJ IDEA
 
 <!-- Make sure to also update the #Requirements section below, and in user-guide.md -->
-> Note: Version 25.0.5 requires **IntelliJ IDEA 2024.2.\***, **2024.3.\***, or **2025.1.\*** and a minimum of **Java 17**.
+> Note: Version 25.0.8 requires **IntelliJ IDEA 2024.2.\***, **2024.3.\***, or **2025.1.\*** and a minimum of **Java 17**.
 >
 > This page provides an overview of Liberty Tools for IntelliJ IDEA.
 > For minimum requirements information and detailed instructions on how to use Liberty Tools, check the [user-guide](docs/user-guide.md).
@@ -106,7 +106,7 @@ If you experience a problem with this plugin you might be asked to collect langu
 
 ## Requirements
 <!-- Make sure to also update the note at the top of this file, and in user-guide.md -->
-Version 25.0.5 requires **IntelliJ IDEA 2024.2.\***, **2024.3.\***, or **2025.1.\*** and a minimum of **Java 17**.
+Version 25.0.8 requires **IntelliJ IDEA 2024.2.\***, **2024.3.\***, or **2025.1.\*** and a minimum of **Java 17**.
 
 For more details, check the [user guide](docs/user-guide.md#software-requirements).
 

build.gradle

@@ -8,11 +8,11 @@ plugins {
 }
 
 group 'io.openliberty.tools'
-version '25.0.5.1-SNAPSHOT'
+version '25.0.8'
 
 def remoteRobotVersion = "0.11.23"
 // To switch to nightly version, append "@nightly" to the version number (i.e. 0.4.1-20240828-013108@nightly)
-def lsp4ijVersion = '0.13.0'
+def lsp4ijVersion = '0.14.2'
 
 allprojects {
     sourceCompatibility = javaVersion
@@ -231,6 +231,18 @@ intellijPlatform {
             untilBuild = providers.gradleProperty("pluginUntilBuild")
         }
         changeNotes = """
+        <h2> 25.0.8 </h2>
+        <p>Version 25.0.8 of Liberty Tools for IntelliJ IDEA contains a workaroud for a bug in the IntelliJ IDEA 2025.1.x fix stream. Version 25.0.8 requires IntelliJ IDEA version 2024.2.*, 2024.3.*, or 2025.1.* and a minimum of Java 17.</p>
+        <ul>
+        <li> Workaround for NullPointerException that occurs during application startup when using Liberty Tools with a fresh installation of IntelliJ IDEA 2025.1.2 or higher in the 2025.1.x fix stream. </li>
+        <li> Liberty Tools version 25.0.8 has been tested with <a href="https://github.com/redhat-developer/lsp4ij">LSP4IJ</a> version 0.14.2.
+          <ul>
+            <li> For more information regarding tested LSP4IJ versions, refer to the table in <a href="https://github.com/OpenLiberty/liberty-tools-intellij/blob/main/docs/user-guide.md#manually-install-specific-release-of-the-lsp4ij-plugin-from-the-marketplace">this section</a> of the user guide.
+          </ul>
+        </li>
+        </ul>
+        See the <a href="https://github.com/OpenLiberty/liberty-tools-intellij/compare/25.0.5...25.0.8">commit log</a> for the full set of changes since the previous release.
+        <br>
         <h2> 25.0.5 </h2>
         <p>Version 25.0.5 of Liberty Tools for IntelliJ IDEA contains enhancements and fixes. Version 25.0.5 requires IntelliJ IDEA version 2024.2.*, 2024.3.*, or 2025.1.* and a minimum of Java 17.</p>
         Notable changes:

docs/user-guide.md

@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ For information regarding known issues and limitations, refer to our [Common Iss
 ## Before you begin
 ### Software requirements
 <!-- Make sure to also update the main README.md note at its top, and its #Requirements section -->
-- Version 25.0.5 requires **IntelliJ IDEA 2024.2.\***, **2024.3.\***, or **2025.1.\*** and a minimum of **Java 17**. Liberty Tools for IntelliJ IDEA is compatible with the Community Edition of IntelliJ IDEA.
+- Version 25.0.8 requires **IntelliJ IDEA 2024.2.\***, **2024.3.\***, or **2025.1.\*** and a minimum of **Java 17**. Liberty Tools for IntelliJ IDEA is compatible with the Community Edition of IntelliJ IDEA.
 - **Java 17** or later. If you change the IntelliJ IDEA Boot Java Runtime through the **Change Boot Java Runtime for the IDE** preference, ensure that you are using Java 17 or later.
 - [Liberty Tools for IntelliJ IDEA plugin](https://plugins.jetbrains.com/plugin/14856-liberty-tools/)
 
@@ -61,7 +61,8 @@ If you prefer to use an older version of LSP4IJ (e.g., a specific version that w
 |-----------------------|----------------------------------------------|
 | 24.0.9                | 0.5.0, 0.6.0, 0.7.0, 0.8.1                   |
 | 24.0.12               | 0.8.1, 0.9.0, 0.10.0, 0.11.0, 0.12.0, 0.13.0 |
-| 25.0.5                | 0.13.0                                       |
+| 25.0.5                | 0.13.0, 0.14.0, 0.14.2                       |
+| 25.0.8                | 0.14.2                                       |
 
 
 Steps to install an older version of LSP4IJ:

gradle.properties

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ javaVersion=21
 # Target IntelliJ Community by default
 platformType=IC
 platformVersion=2024.2.5
-ideTargetVersion=2025.1
+ideTargetVersion=2025.1.4.1
 
 # Example: platformBundledPlugins = com.intellij.java
 platformBundledPlugins=com.intellij.java, org.jetbrains.idea.maven, com.intellij.gradle, org.jetbrains.plugins.terminal, com.intellij.properties