0.1.8

[Project516]

This pull request adds support for Fedora/RPM-based distributions and updates the Java version requirement across the project from Java 8 to Java 17. It introduces a new RPM packaging workflow, updates documentation and build scripts accordingly, and ensures the application and its packages depend on Java 17 or newer.

Fedora/RPM Packaging Support:

• Added a new script package-rpm.sh to automate building RPM packages for Fedora, RHEL, CentOS, and similar distributions. This script builds the JAR, prepares the RPM build environment, and creates the .rpm package.
• Added Fedora RPM spec file fedora-package/SPECS/numberguessinggame.spec and supporting .gitignore for build artifacts. The spec defines installation details, dependencies, and a wrapper script for launching the game. [1] [2]
• Updated the GitHub Actions release workflow to install RPM build tools, build the RPM package, and upload the resulting .rpm files as release artifacts. [1] [2]

Documentation Updates:

• Extended the README.md with installation and uninstallation instructions for Fedora/RPM-based systems, including example commands and download links. [1] [2]
• Clarified and corrected Debian/Ubuntu installation instructions and fixed a typo in the .deb filename.

Java Version Upgrade:

• Updated the Java version requirement from 8 to 17 in the README.md, build scripts (package-linux.sh, package-macos.sh, package-win.sh), and Gradle configuration. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
• Updated Gradle's Java toolchain and test dependencies to use Java 17 and JUnit Jupiter 6.0.1.
• Updated Debian and Fedora packaging to depend on Java 17 runtimes instead of Java 8. [1] [2]

Build and Dependency Management:

• Cleaned up and modernized the app/build.gradle file, removing outdated comments and ensuring compatibility with the new Java version. [1] [2]

These changes collectively improve cross-distribution support, modernize the codebase for Java 17, and streamline the packaging and release process.

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Pull request overview

This pull request upgrades the Java version requirement from Java 8 to Java 17 and adds comprehensive Fedora/RPM packaging support to expand distribution compatibility. The changes modernize the build infrastructure while maintaining existing functionality.

Key Changes:

• Java 17 migration across all packaging scripts, build configurations, and dependency definitions
• New RPM packaging infrastructure with build script, spec file, and GitHub Actions integration
• Documentation updates with Fedora/RPM installation instructions and corrected typos

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File	Description
package-win.sh	Updated Adoptium JRE download URL to fetch Java 17 instead of Java 8
package-macos.sh	Updated Adoptium JRE download URL to fetch Java 17 instead of Java 8
package-linux.sh	Updated Adoptium JRE download URL to fetch Java 17 instead of Java 8
package-rpm.sh	New script to automate RPM package building for Fedora/RHEL/CentOS distributions
fedora-package/SPECS/numberguessinggame.spec	RPM spec file defining package metadata, dependencies, installation, and changelog
fedora-package/SOURCES/.gitignore	Excludes build artifacts from version control while preserving directory structure
debian-package/DEBIAN/control	Updated Java dependency from Java 8 to default-jre for Java 17 compatibility
app/build.gradle	Updated Java toolchain to version 17, cleaned up comments, and updated JUnit version
README.md	Added Fedora/RPM installation instructions, fixed typo in .deb filename, updated Java requirement
.gitignore	Added RPM package pattern and corrected Linux archive extension
.github/workflows/release.yml	Integrated RPM build tools installation and RPM package generation into release workflow

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