GSoC 2020 : Upgrade Platform Core Libraries Project
- Moses Mutesasira
- Pahonsi Bebeto Achile
- Burke Mamlin
- Suthagar Kailayapathy
Primary mentor | @Moses Mutesasira |
Backup mentor | @Sharif Magembe |
Assigned to | @Pahonsi Bebeto Achile |
Abstract
We need to upgrade our Platform Core libraries ,to be able to leaverage all the latest functionalities in the latest released versions of these libraries. As first priority we would need to upgrade Java .
This project will address the issues that will arise during the Upgrade.
Project Champions
@Moses Mutesasira @Daniel Kayiwa @Burke Mamlin @Ian Bacher @Ivo Ulrich
Skills Needed
Excellent understanding of Java
Good understanding of the hibernate library
Good understanding of the Spring library
General understanding of the OpenMRS data model
Objectives
Upgrading Java from OpenJDK 8 to OpenJDK 11. Note that Java 11 is Only supported out of the box in Spring 5.
Issues
Extra Credit
Upgrading other Libraries that are pending.
see the Libraries board https://issues.openmrs.org/secure/RapidBoard.jspa?rapidView=201&selectedIssue=TRUNK-5496
Resources
https://spring.io/blog/2018/09/21/spring-framework-5-1-goes-ga
https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-framework/wiki/Upgrading-to-Spring-Framework-5.x
Relevant link
https://medium.com/@pahonsibebeto/gsoc-2020-final-evaluations-d4fbd98e7345
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Project Status
Upgrading Java from OpenJDK 8 to OpenJDK 11. Note that Java 11 is Only supported out of the box in Spring 5. ( DONE )