fix failing lint : `findByPath` requires a specific ordering of project evaluation in `flutter.groovy` (#159296)

fix failing lint : `'findByPath' requires a specific ordering of project
evaluation`
![Capture d’écran 2024-11-21
230157](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/61ab84da-4941-4aa4-a42e-fac4c140f4bd)
![Capture d’écran 2024-11-21
230245](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/417563b7-0416-47bd-9f02-6778d37893ef)

## Pre-launch Checklist

- [x] I read the [Contributor Guide] and followed the process outlined
there for submitting PRs.
- [x] I read the [Tree Hygiene] wiki page, which explains my
responsibilities.
- [x] I read and followed the [Flutter Style Guide], including [Features
we expect every widget to implement].
- [x] I signed the [CLA].
- [ ] I listed at least one issue that this PR fixes in the description
above.
- [ ] I updated/added relevant documentation (doc comments with `///`).
- [ ] I added new tests to check the change I am making, or this PR is
[test-exempt].
- [x] I followed the [breaking change policy] and added [Data Driven
Fixes] where supported.
- [x] All existing and new tests are passing.

If you need help, consider asking for advice on the #hackers-new channel
on [Discord].

<!-- Links -->
[Contributor Guide]:
https://github.com/flutter/flutter/blob/main/docs/contributing/Tree-hygiene.md#overview
[Tree Hygiene]:
https://github.com/flutter/flutter/blob/main/docs/contributing/Tree-hygiene.md
[test-exempt]:
https://github.com/flutter/flutter/blob/main/docs/contributing/Tree-hygiene.md#tests
[Flutter Style Guide]:
https://github.com/flutter/flutter/blob/main/docs/contributing/Style-guide-for-Flutter-repo.md
[Features we expect every widget to implement]:
https://github.com/flutter/flutter/blob/main/docs/contributing/Style-guide-for-Flutter-repo.md#features-we-expect-every-widget-to-implement
[CLA]: https://cla.developers.google.com/
[flutter/tests]: https://github.com/flutter/tests
[breaking change policy]:
https://github.com/flutter/flutter/blob/main/docs/contributing/Tree-hygiene.md#handling-breaking-changes
[Discord]:
https://github.com/flutter/flutter/blob/main/docs/contributing/Chat.md
[Data Driven Fixes]:
https://github.com/flutter/flutter/blob/main/docs/contributing/Data-driven-Fixes.md

---------

Co-authored-by: Reid Baker <reidbaker@google.com>
diff --git a/packages/flutter_tools/gradle/src/main/groovy/flutter.groovy b/packages/flutter_tools/gradle/src/main/groovy/flutter.groovy
index f12a3b3..dfec35b 100644
--- a/packages/flutter_tools/gradle/src/main/groovy/flutter.groovy
+++ b/packages/flutter_tools/gradle/src/main/groovy/flutter.groovy
@@ -1259,8 +1259,18 @@
             boolean isBuildingAar = project.hasProperty("is-plugin")
             // In add to app scenarios, a Gradle project contains a `:flutter` and `:app` project.
             // `:flutter` is used as a subproject when these tasks exists and the build isn't building an AAR.
-            Task packageAssets = project.tasks.findByPath(":flutter:package${variant.name.capitalize()}Assets")
-            Task cleanPackageAssets = project.tasks.findByPath(":flutter:cleanPackage${variant.name.capitalize()}Assets")
+            Task packageAssets
+            Task cleanPackageAssets
+            try {
+                packageAssets = project.tasks.named("package${variant.name.capitalize()}Assets").get()
+            } catch (UnknownTaskException ignored) {
+                packageAssets = null
+            }
+            try {
+                cleanPackageAssets = project.tasks.named("cleanPackage${variant.name.capitalize()}Assets").get()
+            } catch (UnknownTaskException ignored) {
+                cleanPackageAssets = null
+            }
             boolean isUsedAsSubproject = packageAssets && cleanPackageAssets && !isBuildingAar
 
             String variantBuildMode = buildModeFor(variant.buildType)