Description

As Bazel 8.0 is expected to be released in late November 2024, it's time for us to start preparing for the transition from Bazel 7.4.x to Bazel 8.0.x.

• Release 8.0.0 - December 2024 bazelbuild/bazel#23315

Tasks

• Pin Bazel version to Bazel 7.4.x until Mozc becomes fully compatible with Bazel 8.0
  • For GitHub Actions where Bazelisk is actually used, we can rely on USE_BAZEL_VERSION to specify the Bazel version.
• Make sure all the dependent Bazel modules are compatible with Bazel 8.0
  • Update module versions as needed.
• Make sure Mozc's own build rules are compatible with Bazel 8.0
  • Update Mozc's own build rules as needed.
• Once Mozc becomes fully compatible with Bazel 8.0, drop Bazel 7.x support.

Version or commit-id

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