docs: clarify Sonatype Guide OSS Index suggestions#8477
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Extract out the tips for managing Sonatype Guide credit usage. Signed-off-by: Chad Wilson <29788154+chadlwilson@users.noreply.github.com>
Signed-off-by: Chad Wilson <29788154+chadlwilson@users.noreply.github.com>
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Pull request overview
Documentation update to better guide users through Sonatype’s OSS Index → Sonatype Guide migration, including corrected version guidance and clearer advice on managing Sonatype Guide credit usage.
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- Corrected the Dependency-Check version where the default OSS Index base URL switched to Sonatype Guide (
12.2.2+). - Extracted/expanded guidance on managing Sonatype Guide credit usage (cache retention, run frequency).
- Clarified the OSS Index/Sonatype Guide migration status messaging in
README.mdwith less duplication.
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| File | Description |
|---|---|
| src/site/markdown/analyzers/oss-index-analyzer.md | Updates migration steps and adds a new section on managing Sonatype Guide credit usage. |
| README.md | Clarifies mandatory authentication and the migration narrative for OSS Index via Sonatype Guide. |
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Co-authored-by: Marcel Stör <marcelstoer@users.noreply.github.com>
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Related issues
relates to #8336
Have test cases been added to cover the new functionality?
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