If you’re using the Apache HttpClient 4.5.x with the AWS SDK for Java 2.x, you may have encountered dependency alerts for Jakarta Commons Logging (JCL) dependencies, concerns about long-term maintenance support, or compatibility issues with Java 21’s virtual threads. The new Apache 5 HTTP client solves these problems.
In this post, you’ll learn how to add the Apache 5 HTTP client to your project, configure it for your needs, and migrate from the 4.5.x version.
What’s new
- Modern logging: Replaces the outdated JCL dependency with Simple Logging Facade for Java (SLF4J), giving you better compatibility with modern logging frameworks like Logback and Log4j2
- Virtual thread support: Full compatibility with Java 21’s virtual threads for improved concurrency
- Active maintenance: Apache HttpClient 5.x receives regular security updates and bug fixes
This client is available alongside the existing SDK HTTP clients:…
