Explanation:
The error “cannot run project.afterevaluate(closure) when the project is already evaluated” occurs when you try to run or execute the `afterEvaluate()` method on a project that has already been evaluated.
In Gradle, the `afterEvaluate()` method is used to perform certain tasks or configuration after the evaluation phase of the project. It is typically used to configure tasks or plugins dynamically based on the project’s evaluated state.
However, once the project has been evaluated, it is not possible to run the `afterEvaluate()` method again, as it has already completed its execution.
To understand this better, let’s consider an example:
// Apply a plugin to the project
apply plugin: 'java'
// Configure the project
project.afterEvaluate {
// This code will run after the project is evaluated
println "Project evaluated!"
}
// This code will throw an error as the project has already been evaluated
project.afterEvaluate {
// This code will not execute
println "This code will not run"
}
In the above example, the `afterEvaluate()` method is used to print a message after the project is evaluated. If you try to call the `afterEvaluate()` method again, it will throw an error as the project has already been evaluated.
To fix this issue, you should ensure that you only call the `afterEvaluate()` method once and avoid calling it again on an already evaluated project.