Why does your build fail with "Plugin with id com.dynatrace.instrumentation not found"?

The reason for the build failure with the message "Plugin with id com.dynatrace.instrumentation not found" is that the buildscript block is essential for including plugins in your Gradle build configuration. This block specifies where Gradle should look for the plugin and any dependencies required for it. If the buildscript block is not included, Gradle will not have the necessary information to locate and apply the Dynatrace instrumentation plugin, leading to the failure.

In contrast, while issues related to the Android API version, Gradle version, and project synchronization can certainly cause problems in a Gradle build, they are not specifically responsible for the failure to find the plugin in this context. The absence of the buildscript block directly impacts the recognition and inclusion of the required Dynatrace plugin, making its presence critical for a successful build process.