When using SpotBugs' Gradle plugin in a Java project, you may encounter "Cannot compile Groovy files" errors, which can be fixed by adding a Groovy SDK through the IDE's project structure settings.
This article describes a practical workflow for static testing Java and Groovy code with SpotBugs in IntelliJ, including dependency setup, bug detection, clear versus suppress options, and the syntax for applying @SuppressFBWarnings annotations in both languages.
The article reviews the transition from Jenkins‑based FindBugs scanning to local IntelliJ plugins, evaluates outdated FindBugs‑IDEA and QAPlug‑FindBugs, and recommends SpotBugs for accurate Java static analysis, sharing installation links, usage notes, and scan results.
