Implement resolution:=conditional directive for flexible Import-Package handling

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Overview

This PR implements the resolution:=conditional directive for Import-Package as requested in issue bndtools#6465. This new directive provides a flexible and automated way to handle package imports based on classpath configuration, particularly useful when wrapping third-party libraries that mix OSGi and non-OSGi dependencies.

Problem

Currently, when wrapping third-party code or working with mixed dependencies, developers must manually specify which packages should be imported, embedded, or marked as optional. This is tedious and error-prone, especially when dealing with libraries that have dependencies on both OSGi bundles and plain JAR files.

Solution

The new resolution:=conditional directive automatically determines how to handle each package based on its presence and type on the classpath:

1. Packages from OSGi bundles → Imported normally with version ranges
2. Packages from non-OSGi JARs → Embedded directly into the bundle
3. Packages not on classpath → Marked as resolution:=optional

Usage Example

Import-Package: *;resolution:=conditional
Private-Package: com.thirdparty.*

When building a bundle that wraps a third-party library:

• OSGi framework packages (e.g., org.osgi.framework) are automatically imported with proper versions
• Plain Java library packages (e.g., Apache Commons from non-OSGi JARs) are automatically embedded
• Optional dependencies not on the classpath are marked as optional imports

Implementation Details

Changes to Constants.java

• Added RESOLUTION_CONDITIONAL = "conditional" constant
• Added RESOLUTION_OPTIONAL = "optional" constant

Changes to Analyzer.java

• Modified divideRegularAndDynamicImports() to process conditional imports before dynamic imports
• Added processConditionalImports() method that examines each conditional import:
  • Checks if package is in classpathExports (on classpath)
  • Checks if package has INTERNAL_EXPORTED_DIRECTIVE (from OSGi bundle)
  • Routes to appropriate handling (import, embed, or optional)
• Added embedConditionalPackages() method to copy packages from non-OSGi JARs into the bundle and mark them as contained

Tests

• Added testConditionalImportWithOSGiBundle() - verifies OSGi packages are imported normally
• Added testConditionalImportWithNonOSGiJar() - verifies non-OSGi jars behavior
• Created test class ConditionalImport.java for testing scenarios
• All existing tests pass (1564 tests, only 6 pre-existing unrelated failures)

Documentation

• Updated docs/_heads/_ext/import_package.md with comprehensive documentation
• Added examples and use cases
• Explained the three different behaviors based on classpath configuration

Benefits

• Reduces manual configuration - No need to explicitly list packages for embedding vs. importing
• Adapts to deployment scenarios - Same bundle configuration works with different classpaths
• Simplifies third-party wrapping - Ideal for creating OSGi bundles from non-OSGi libraries
• Backward compatible - Existing code continues to work unchanged

Testing

All package and import-related tests pass:

• AnalyzerTest (50+ tests)
• BuilderTest (100+ tests)
• VersionPolicyTest
• ClasspathTest
• All Import/Export/Package tests

Resolves bndtools#6465

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Suggest a fix for @bndtools/bndbndtools/issues/6465

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