Motivation:
HTTP is a plaintext protocol which means that someone may be able
to eavesdrop the data. To prevent this, HTTPS should be used whenever
possible. However, maintaining using https:// in all URLs may be
difficult. The nohttp tool can help here. The tool scans all the files
in a repository and reports where http:// is used.
Modifications:
- Added nohttp (via checkstyle) into the build process.
- Suppressed findings for the websites
that don't support HTTPS or that are not reachable
Result:
- Prevent using HTTP in the future.
- Encourage users to use HTTPS when they follow the links they found in
the code.
Motivation:
Someone intending to contribute should be able to set up their development environment quickly and easily.
Modifications:
- Added a Maven wrapper such that a local Maven installation isn't necessary.
- Added a .gitattributes such that auto line-endings are enforced.
Result:
- ./mvnw is enough to build.
- Git line-endings are enforced.
- Fixes#7578.
