Preview Release of the AWS SDK Java 2.x HTTP Client built on Apache HttpClient 5.5.x
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AWS has released a Developer Preview of a new HTTP client for AWS SDK Java 2.x built on Apache HttpClient 5.5.x, offering several key improvements:
- Modern Java ecosystem compatibility, including virtual thread support for Java 21
- Active maintenance with regular security updates
- Enhanced logging flexibility through SLF4J
- Synchronous operations only
Developers can add the new client by including the 'apache5-client' dependency and configuring AWS service clients to use Apache5HttpClient. This preview release is intended for evaluation and feedback, with AWS encouraging developers to test in development environments and provide input via GitHub issues.
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