Amazon Q Developer now supports customization of Java upgrades with a new selective transformation feature, offering greater control over modernization journeys.
The selective transformation feature allows targeting specific components and libraries for transformation, avoiding risky 'big bang' upgrades and ensuring application stability.
Development teams can opt for individual developer-driven upgrades or orchestrated transformation campaigns managed by Center of Excellence teams.
Selective transformation facilitates tailoring transformation plans using natural language chat or input files for more precise Java upgrades.
The feature supports selecting steps from a transformation plan, upgrading first-party and third-party dependencies, and customizing their versions during JDK upgrades.
The transformation can be run in interactive mode for user feedback or in no-interactive mode for continuous transformation without user input.
The selective transformation feature streamlines Java version upgrades, reduces technical debt, and modernizes applications with minimal disruption, enhancing efficiency for development teams.
The CLI provides practical examples of upgrading dependencies interactively or non-interactively, offering detailed transformation plans and user feedback options.
The article emphasizes the importance of maintaining security, avoiding unvetted artifacts, and validating transformed code for functionality and security post-upgrades.
Selective transformation in Java upgrade CLI revolutionizes Java modernization by providing granular control, natural language interactions, and targeted dependency management for a manageable, incremental process.
The feature encourages teams to identify critical components for upgrading and leverage selective transformation for a tailored upgrade strategy, ensuring efficient, risk-managed Java modernization.