Containerize legacy Spring Boot application using Amazon Q Developer CLI and MCP server
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This article demonstrates how to use Amazon Q Developer CLI with Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers to modernize a legacy Java Spring Boot application and migrate it to Amazon EKS. The process involves several key steps:
- Create a legacy Java 8 Spring Boot 2.3.x bookstore microservice application
- Upgrade the application to Java 21 and Spring Boot 3.5.0
- Containerize the application for x86_64 and ARM64 architectures
- Deploy the containerized application on Amazon EKS using Helm chart
- Introduce chaos by simulating an out-of-memory error
- Troubleshoot and fix the application using Amazon Q Developer CLI
The key highlight is using natural language prompts with Amazon Q Developer CLI to automate migration, modernization, deployment, and troubleshooting tasks without writing manual code. The solution leverages MCP servers to extend AI capabilities and interact with external tools and services.
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