Amazon Q Developer now supports upgrade to Java 21
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Amazon Q Developer has launched new capabilities to help developers upgrade Java applications to Java 21 using generative AI technology.
- Supports upgrading Java applications using Maven from source versions 8, 11, 17, or 21 to target versions 17 or 21
- Enables upgrading libraries and frameworks without necessarily changing JDK versions
- Available in Visual Studio Code and JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA IDEs
- Supports CLI transformation on Linux and MacOS platforms
- Helps developers leverage enhanced performance, security, and modern features of Java 21
The new transformation capabilities aim to simplify and accelerate Java application upgrades using generative AI assistance.
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