If we're actually voting +1 for Java 8 -1 for Java 17 or any later version.
I can live with Java 11 if I have to, though I really don't see the point. Anything past Java 11 ranges from a major hassle to blocker for corporate developers, including those at big tech companies like Meta and Google, who are stuck on older versions as a matter of policy and internal support. On Sat, Feb 3, 2024 at 2:17 PM Martin Desruisseaux <martin.desruisse...@geomatys.com> wrote: > > Hello > > From the replies in this thread, it seems to me that there is a > consensus for moving Maven 4 to some Java version after 8. I see: > > * 0 in favour of Java 11 > * 1.5 in favour of Java 17 (the .5 is because I split a vote between > Java 17 and 21) > * 2.5 in favour of Java 21 > * 4 seem neutral (including myself) > > Do we take that as an agreement to require Java 21 for building Maven 4? > > On a related question, what should be the minimal Java version for > *running* Maven 4? Keeping in mind that if Java 21 (for example) was > required, users would still be able to compile for an older Java version > using the --release option. > > Martin > -- Elliotte Rusty Harold elh...@ibiblio.org --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: dev-unsubscr...@maven.apache.org For additional commands, e-mail: dev-h...@maven.apache.org
