Re: Inquiry about Alternatives to commons-el Supporting Java 17

Anitha.

As you found, the closest match in the Commons project is JEXL:
https://commons.apache.org/proper/commons-jexl/

Related: BSF https://commons.apache.org/proper/commons-bsf/

Gary

On Mon, Aug 5, 2024 at 7:06 AM Anitha Ramatenki
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> Dear Apache Commons Team,
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> I hope this message finds you well.
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> I am currently working on updating a Java project from Java 8 to Java 17. The project makes extensive use of the commons-el library. However, I have noticed that commons-el is no longer actively maintained, with the last update being published in February 2013. It depends on javax.servlet package which won't support JakartaEE 10.
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> While researching alternatives, I came across Apache Commons JEXL. However, I noted from the documentation that JEXL is not a compatible implementation of the EL as defined in JSTL 1.1 (JSR-052) or JSP 2.0 (JSR-152) specifications. Since my project requires compatibility with these specifications, I am seeking guidance on the following:
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>   *   Is there a recommended alternative within the Apache Commons family or any other library that offers similar functionality to commons-el and supports Java 17?
>   *   Are there any migration guides or best practices for transitioning from commons-el to a more modern and supported library?
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> Thank you for your time and assistance. I appreciate any guidance you can provide.
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> Thanks,
> Anitha
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