add-dependency

name	add-dependency
description	Use this skill when adding a new library or dependency to the project. It ensures the dependency is added to the correct build.gradle file and the project is synced.

Add Gradle Dependency

When to use this skill

• When the user asks to install a library (e.g., Gson, Retrofit).
• When you need to add a new implementation or api line to build.gradle.

Instructions

1. Identify the correct build.gradle

• Usually app/build.gradle for app-level dependencies.
• build.gradle (root) for project-wide configurations (less common for dependencies).

2. Check for conflicts

• Search existing dependencies to avoid duplicates or version conflicts.
• Use gradle dependencies command if unsure about transitive dependencies (optional).

3. Add the dependency

• Add the line inside the dependencies { ... } block.
• Examples:
  • implementation 'com.google.code.gson:gson:2.10.1'
  • testImplementation 'junit:junit:4.13.2'

4. Sync/Build

• Run ./gradlew assembleDebug (or gradlew.bat on Windows) to verify the dependency resolves and the app builds.
• Critical: If the build fails, revert the change and inform the user or try a different version.