Issue Type

[ ] Build system related

Description and/or steps/code to reproduce the problem

Per https://developer.android.google.cn/studio/build/maven-publish-plugin
it might be time to revisit the build system setup. I know everyone has various issues with the current outdated build tech. It would be nice if we can prototype a new setup, attempt to publish to maven central and if successful, merge and carry on