Azul Flags Java Modernization Crisis as Multiple LTS Versions Near End of Support
Event summary
- Azul warns of a Java application modernization crisis due to converging end-of-support timelines for Java 8 (2030), Java 11 (2032), Java 17 (2029), and Java 21 (2031).
- Up to 50% of enterprise Java codebases may be unused, consuming the equivalent of five full-time employees for maintenance in organizations with 100 developers.
- Azul Code Inventory uses runtime data from the JVM to identify unused libraries and methods, paired with OpenRewrite for automated refactoring.
The big picture
The convergence of end-of-support deadlines for multiple Java versions forces enterprises to confront long-neglected technical debt. As cloud-first and AI-driven workloads grow, the pressure to modernize Java applications will intensify, particularly for legacy systems. Azul positions itself as a key enabler in this transition, leveraging runtime data to streamline codebase optimization.
What we're watching
- Upgrade Challenges
- How enterprises will manage the compressed timeline for upgrading multiple Java LTS versions simultaneously.
- Tool Adoption
- Whether Azul Code Inventory and OpenRewrite will gain traction as enterprises seek to reduce technical debt.
- Cost Implications
- The pace at which maintenance costs for unused Java code will impact IT budgets.
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