Bump com.google.protobuf:protobuf-java-util from 4.33.1 to 4.33.2

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Bumps com.google.protobuf:protobuf-java-util from 4.33.1 to 4.33.2.

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Code Review Analysis

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Review Summary

This PR updates the Protobuf dependency version from 4.33.1 to 4.33.2 in the Maven POM file.

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Detailed Review

✅ Code Quality

• ✅ Code follows style guide: This is a dependency version update in a POM file, no code style issues apply.
• ✅ No commented-out code: No commented code introduced.
• ✅ Meaningful variable names: Property name protobuf.version is clear and appropriate.
• ✅ DRY principle followed: Version is defined once as a property, which is correct Maven practice.
• ✅ Identify Defects: No bugs, logic errors, or vulnerabilities introduced. This is a minor patch version bump in a dependency.

Note: There is a minor version inconsistency in the POM file worth noting - protobuf.version is being updated to 4.33.2, but protoc.version remains at 4.33.0 (pom.xml:45). While not critical, these are typically kept in sync.

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✅ Testing

• ✅ Unit tests: Not applicable - dependency updates don't require new tests.
• ✅ Integration tests: Not applicable for this change.
• ✅ Edge cases: Not applicable.
• ✅ Test coverage: Existing tests should validate compatibility with the new protobuf version.

Recommendation: Ensure the existing test suite passes with this dependency update, particularly tests in AbstractGrpcTest and related Protocol Buffer serialization/deserialization tests.

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✅ Documentation

• ✅ Readme updated: Not required for a minor dependency version bump.
• ✅ API docs: No API changes, not required.
• ✅ Inline comments: Not applicable.
• ✅ CHANGELOG.md: This change is minor enough that it may not warrant a CHANGELOG entry, but if the project tracks all dependency updates, it should be noted.
• ✅ Markdown formatting: Not applicable to this change.

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✅ Security

• ✅ No hardcoded credentials: None present.
• ✅ Input validation: Not applicable.
• ✅ Proper error handling: Not applicable.
• ✅ No sensitive data in logs: Not applicable.
• ✅ No license files: No .lic files or AQAAAD strings in the diff.

Security Note: Updating from Protobuf 4.33.1 to 4.33.2 is a patch version bump that may include security fixes. This is generally a positive change.

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Observations & Recommendations

⚠️ Minor Version Inconsistency

File: pom.xml:45

The protoc.version property remains at 4.33.0 while protobuf.version is being updated to 4.33.2. Consider whether protoc.version should also be updated to 4.33.2 for consistency, though this may be intentional if using an older protoc compiler.

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Overall Assessment

✅ APPROVED with minor observation

This is a clean, low-risk dependency update that brings a patch version bump to the Protobuf library. The change is minimal, well-scoped, and follows proper Maven practices. The only consideration is the version inconsistency with protoc.version, which may be intentional but should be verified.

Recommendation: Verify that:

1. All tests pass with the new Protobuf version
2. The protoc.version difference is intentional or should also be updated

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