diff --git a/build.gradle b/build.gradle
index 5470533eb4..3c56e22767 100644
--- a/build.gradle
+++ b/build.gradle
@@ -264,22 +264,19 @@ subprojects {
       options.compilerArgs << "-Xlint:-rawtypes"
     options.compilerArgs << "-Xlint:-serial"
     options.compilerArgs << "-Xlint:-try"
-    // AutoMQ inject start
-    // TODO: remove me, when upgrade to 4.x
-//    options.compilerArgs << "-Werror"
-    // AutoMQ inject start
+    
+    // ... (Baki ka beech ka code waisa hi rahega) ...
 
-    // --release is the recommended way to select the target release, but it's only supported in Java 9 so we also
-    // set --source and --target via `sourceCompatibility` and `targetCompatibility` a couple of lines below
-    if (JavaVersion.current().isJava9Compatible())
-      options.release = minJavaVersion
-    // --source/--target 8 is deprecated in Java 20, suppress warning until Java 8 support is dropped in Kafka 4.0
     if (JavaVersion.current().isCompatibleWith(JavaVersion.VERSION_20))
       options.compilerArgs << "-Xlint:-options"
 
     addParametersForTests(name, options)
-  }
+  } 
 
+  tasks.withType(ScalaCompile) {
+      options.encoding = 'UTF-8'
+      scalaCompileOptions.encoding = 'UTF-8'
+  }
   java {
     // We should only set this if Java version is < 9 (--release is recommended for >= 9), but the Scala plugin for IntelliJ sets
     // `-target` incorrectly if this is unset
diff --git a/docs/WINDOWS_DEVELOPMENT.md b/docs/WINDOWS_DEVELOPMENT.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..c18c0458d7
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docs/WINDOWS_DEVELOPMENT.md
@@ -0,0 +1,146 @@
+\# AutoMQ Local Development Guide for Windows
+
+
+
+This guide outlines the steps to set up a local development environment for AutoMQ on Windows using Docker and LocalStack.
+
+
+
+\## Prerequisites
+
+
+
+Ensure you have the following installed:
+
+1\.  \*\*Java 17 (LTS)\*\*: Run `java -version` to verify.
+
+2\.  \*\*Docker Desktop for Windows\*\*: Required to run LocalStack.
+
+3\.  \*\*AWS CLI\*\*: Required to configure the mock S3 bucket.
+
+
+
+---
+
+
+
+\## 1. Troubleshooting Docker Setup (Important)
+
+
+
+If you encounter errors starting Docker Desktop, check the following:
+
+
+
+\### A. Enable Virtualization
+
+If Docker fails to start, ensure \*\*Virtualization\*\* is enabled in your BIOS.
+
+1\.  Open Task Manager (`Ctrl + Shift + Esc`) -> Performance -> CPU.
+
+2\.  Check if "Virtualization" is \*\*Enabled\*\*.
+
+3\.  If Disabled, restart your computer, enter BIOS (usually `F2`, `F10`, or `Del`), and enable \*\*Intel Virtual Technology\*\* or \*\*AMD SVM\*\*.
+
+
+
+\### B. Update WSL 2
+
+If you see a "WSL kernel version too low" error:
+
+1\.  Open PowerShell as Administrator.
+
+2\.  Run: `wsl --update`
+
+3\.  Restart Docker Desktop.
+
+
+
+---
+
+
+
+\## 2. Setting up LocalStack (Mock Cloud)
+
+
+
+AutoMQ requires an S3-compatible storage layer. We use LocalStack for this.
+
+
+
+1\.  \*\*Start LocalStack Container:\*\*
+
+&nbsp;   Open a PowerShell terminal and run:
+
+&nbsp;   ```powershell
+
+&nbsp;   docker run --rm -it -p 4566:4566 -p 4510-4559:4510-4559 localstack/localstack
+
+&nbsp;   ```
+
+&nbsp;   \*Keep this window open.\*
+
+
+
+2\.  \*\*Configure AWS CLI (Dummy Credentials):\*\*
+
+&nbsp;   Open a \*new\* PowerShell window and run:
+
+&nbsp;   ```powershell
+
+&nbsp;   aws configure
+
+&nbsp;   ```
+
+&nbsp;   - AWS Access Key ID: `test`
+
+&nbsp;   - AWS Secret Access Key: `test`
+
+&nbsp;   - Default region name: `us-east-1`
+
+&nbsp;   - Default output format: `json`
+
+
+
+3\.  \*\*Create S3 Bucket:\*\*
+
+&nbsp;   Run the following command to create a bucket named `ko3`:
+
+&nbsp;   ```powershell
+
+&nbsp;   aws s3api create-bucket --bucket ko3 --region us-east-1 --endpoint-url=\[http://127.0.0.1:4566](http://127.0.0.1:4566)
+
+&nbsp;   ```
+
+
+
+---
+
+
+
+\## 3. Configuration \& Running AutoMQ
+
+
+
+\### A. Configure Server Properties
+
+Open `config/kraft/server.properties` and ensure the S3 settings match your LocalStack setup.
+
+
+
+\*\*Note on Region Mismatch:\*\*
+
+If you encounter an error like `Authorization header is malformed; expecting 'us-east-2'`, update the region in the config file to match what LocalStack expects.
+
+
+
+```properties
+
+\# Updated settings for LocalStack
+
+s3.endpoint=\[http://127.0.0.1:4566](http://127.0.0.1:4566)
+
+s3.region=us-east-1 
+
+s3.bucket=ko3
+