Removed `# syntax=docker/dockerfile:1.8` from various Dockerfiles as it is no longer needed. Updated `.gitea/workflows/docker-publish.yaml` to enhance ARM64 build reliability with host driver enforcement and commented out unused caching configurations for clarity.
Deleted the unused `compose.hardcoded.yaml` file. Updated Gradle build scripts to resolve issues with Jackson and Resilience4j library bundles by explicitly specifying direct dependencies. Removed the `sqldelight` plugin and related dependencies from `local-db` module. Consolidated `docker-compose.yaml` to standardize restart policies. Adjusted `.env` to include cautions for sensitive data and rechecked Java version comments.