Re: [Discuss] Decoupling java driver dependency from server code; migrate tools and tests to 4.x driver

[Abe Ratnofsky]

SimpleClient is definitely limited - it doesn't manage connection pools, load 
balancing, or error handling. I'd love to get to the point where we can check a 
driver release by running C* tests against the latest snapshot as part of 
qualification, so I'm on board for consolidating on driver 4.x where it's 
appropriate.