Gradle构建报错：Couldn't compile build file 问题求助

Hey there, let's tackle this issue head-on. The error you're seeing is directly caused by an invalid dependency declaration on line 40 of your build.gradle file. There are two critical problems with that line:

1. Missing Dependency Configuration #

Gradle needs to know how to categorize each dependency—whether it's for your main application code, test suite, or another part of your project. Your line doesn't include a required configuration keyword like implementation or testImplementation, so Gradle can't properly process the dependency.

2. Invalid Version Number #

The string see.latest.version is just a placeholder, not a valid semantic version that Gradle can resolve to an actual library artifact. It has no way to fetch the correct version of the Retrofit Mock library with this value.

Quick Fix for the Dependency Line #

Replace that problematic line with a valid declaration. For example, if this dependency is part of your main application code, use:

implementation 'com.squareup.retrofit2:retrofit-mock:2.9.0'

If it's only needed for your test automation code, swap implementation with testImplementation instead.

(Pro tip: You can check the Retrofit project's documentation to find the latest stable version if you want to use something newer than 2.9.0.)

Verify the Fix #

Once you've updated the line, re-run your original command:

gradle test --no-daemon -Dorg.gradle.debug=true -Dcucumber.options="-tags @smoke" --stacktrace

This should resolve the build file compilation error and let your test run proceed as expected.

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