GA Release of the AWS SDK Java 2.x HTTP Client built on Apache HttpClient 5.6
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This article announces the general availability of the Apache 5 HTTP client for AWS SDK Java 2.x, built on Apache HttpClient 5.6.
- Replaces outdated Jakarta Commons Logging with modern SLF4J logging framework
- Provides full compatibility with Java 21's virtual threads for improved concurrency
- Receives active maintenance with regular security updates and bug fixes
- Can coexist with Apache 4.5.x client in the same project without conflicts
- Supports synchronous service clients only, like the 4.5.x version
- Migration from Apache 4.5.x requires adding dependency and updating references
- Offers identical configuration options to the Apache 4 client for easy transition
The new Apache 5 HTTP client modernizes Java SDK HTTP handling with better logging, virtual thread support, and active maintenance while maintaining API consistency.
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