Automating AWS SDK for Java v1 to v2 Upgrades with AWS Transform

This article demonstrates how to automate AWS SDK for Java v1 to v2 upgrades using AWS Transform custom, an AI-powered tool for large-scale code modernization.

• AWS SDK v1 reaches end-of-support December 31, 2025; v2 offers enhanced security and performance
• AWS Transform custom uses agentic AI to automate SDK migrations and reduce technical debt
• Pre-built AWS/java-aws-sdk-v1-to-v2 transformation available for immediate use
• CLI command automates dependency updates, API migrations, and builder pattern implementations
• Transformation plan generated for review before execution with customization options
• Automated build verification and validation summary provided post-transformation
• Organizations can create custom transformation definitions for proprietary frameworks and libraries
• Benefits include accelerated timelines, consistent patterns, reduced errors, and immediate security gains

AWS Transform custom enables efficient Java application modernization by automating SDK migrations, eliminating manual refactoring effort while maintaining code quality and functionality.